Peach pads are absorbent pads you find in meat or fruit trays, the ones that soak up liquid. These pads are made from a mix of materials, usually plastic combined with absorbent fibres or gels, and once they’ve been in contact with food, they’re considered contaminated. That combination makes them very difficult to recycle through standard systems. So while the tray itself might be recyclable, the pad inside should be removed and put in your general waste.

This episode of Recycled Content, is the 'Rubbish or Not' from episode 27 of Talking Rubbish, which first aired on 30th January 2025.

While every effort has been made to provide the most accurate information, recycling guidance changes quickly and some advice may become outdated over time. Always check with your local council for the rules that apply to recycling in your area. On the main Talking Rubbish podcast, we include an additions and corrections section where we update anything we may have got wrong.

These clips come from the weekly show, Talking Rubbish - The Recycling Podcast

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