Recycling Condoms - The Mr Science Show

Recently, a Mr Science Show reader asked a question regarding the recycling of condoms. How does one do this?

This is a very good question! In general, condoms are made of latex and are not recyclable. It is probably better to dispose of your used condoms in the rubbish - where they will eventually end up as land-fill - than flushing them down the toilet - which not only wastes water but puts them out into the sewerage, where they eventually wind up in an anerobic digester and reduced to sludge.

It may be constructive to look at the steps we should take when being environmentally friendly - reduce, reuse, recycle.

To learn more about this, read the full story, or listen to the podcast episode.

For more of The Mr Science Show, visit the blog and subscribe to the podcast. We take an offbeat look at the science around us and always have a good time.