How We recycle

Collection

We at no charge will on a daily basis collect scrap plastic that would have once gone into Australia’s landfill or even worse our pristine Bays and oceans and take it back to our reprocessing Facility ready for recycling.
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Bailing

We than compact the material to facilitate storage, handling and transport. Baled amount can range from 40kg to 1 tonne. At this stage the material is nearly ready to be recycled
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Reprocessing

Our Bales if recycled Plastic are sent off to our reprocessing plan where it is shredded into small pieces and then washed. A Floatation process separates plastics that may have been mixed together due to lids being left on products.. Plastic is melted and stretched into strands cooled and cut into pellets ready for use.
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Benefits of recycling

Recyling Plastic Conserves Energy and Natural Resources

Recycling plastic water bottles helps to conserve natural resources, specifically oil, which is a nonrenewable natural resource available only in limited supply. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that recycling one ton of plastic conserves approximately 3.8 barrels of crude oil. In 2008, 2.12 millions of plastic were recovered for recycling, the equivalent of roughly 7.6 million barrels of oil.

Reducing Landfill space

Landfill space is limited, and the conditions in landfills make it nearly impossible for anything, including plastic, to biodegrade. Recycling plastic film helps to conserve space that can be used for other waste. 7.4 cubic yards of landfill space is saved for every ton of plastic that is recycled. Recycling can also help reduce the number of plastic water bottles that end up as litter in roadways and water sources.

Decrease Pollution

In addition to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, recycling plastic film and water bottles also helps to decrease the amount of pollution in the air and water sources. Many landfill facilities will incinerate plastic bottles to save waste, which can emit toxic pollutants or irritants into the air. The plastic resin used to make water bottles also contains potentially harmful chemicals which can seep into the soil or groundwater if they are able to break down in the landfill.

A simpler way to recycle more

Use less water

• Install a rainwater tank • Fill up the dishwasher and washing machine before putting it on • Install water saving devices such as AAA-rated shower heads and dual flush toilets • Use diversion devices for capturing and reusing grey water • Turn off the tap whilst brushing your teeth
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Consume less energy

• Switch to green energy • When not in use, turn off your computer at the wall • Turn off the lights when you aren’t in a room • Choose rechargeable batteries over disposable batteries • Hang out your washing instead of using the dryer
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Reduce Climate Change

• Catch public transport, walk to work or car pool • Invest in a fuel efficient vehicle • Lower the temperate of your hot-water washing cycle • Check your carbon footprint • Recycle, Recycle, Recycle!
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Become a Green Thumb

• Invest in a worm farm • Use compost in your garden to assist plant growth and improve soil condition • Grow your own vegetables • Choose native plants for your garden • Make use of your council’s green organic waste collection service
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Save Forests

• Replace standard office photocopy paper with a recycled version • Always double-side when printing and only print out necessary documents • Avoid buying products with unnecessary or excessive packaging • Stick a “No Junk Mail” sticker on your mailbox • Recycle your gift cards through the Cards 4 Planet Ark recycling program
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