Some Frequently Asked Questions about recycling stuff.
Silicone
In her book “Plastic Free”, Beth Terry provides the following easily understandable description of silicone.
Cellophane
Cellophane is one of the oldest, clear packaging materials used to pack food which, unlike man-made plastic polymers, which are largely derived from petroleum, cellophane is a natural polymer made from cellulose, a component of plants & trees.