# Why is a paper ice cream tub labelled 'recyclable' but a coffee cup isn't?

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Podcast: [Talking Rubbish - Recycled Content](https://stenobird.com/podcast/talking-rubbish-recycled-content-7730975)
Published: 2026-05-02T03:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why is a paper ice cream tub labelled 'recyclable' but a coffee cup isn't? This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish Question' from episode 41 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 8th May 2025.

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