by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The evidence that only 9% of plastic produced to date has been recycled highlights that we cannot rely solely on existing recycling practice to fix our plastic problem. Most countries have some existing infrastructure to support mechanical recycling, but there is a...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The Australasian Recycling Label (ARL) is an evidence-based standardised system that provides easy to understand disposal instructions for each part of a product’s packaging. The Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) developed labelling standards with...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The process of getting products and packaging to supermarket shelves is largely out of sight and out of mind for many people. However, within supply chains there is both significant use of plastic and waste. Manufacturers, retailers and the logistics and supply chain...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
Cigarette butts account for 78% of all items littered in Aotearoa New Zealand and these are the most commonly found item in beach litter clean ups. A significant proportion of people who litter cigarette butts in Aotearoa New Zealand don’t recognise them as plastic or...
by JonoB | Nov 6, 2019 | Case studies – Rethinking plastics
The Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the US established the ‘Recycling Demand Champions’ initiative to make plastic recycling a mature and stable market. The aim is that by having companies commit to purchasing post-consumer recycled plastic, there will be...
