Articles of manufacture that are sustainably recyclable and related methods are provided. The article can include a first element having a first polymeric material and a first physical parameter and a second element having a second polymeric material and a second physical parameter. The first polymeric material of the first element and the second polymeric material of the second element are substantially chemically similar while the first physical parameter of the first element and the second physical parameter of the second element are physically different. Methods for manufacturing sustainably recyclable articles are also provided.