Plastics Recycling Plastics Recycling, we must act now: A truly shocking report in the journal “Science” this week predicted that, unless we radically change our habits across the globe, we will add another 1.3 billion tonnes of plastic to our natural environment by 2040 – either via landfill or pollution of our seas and oceans. […]
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Packaging Collection: Unlocking Value from Plastic Drums and IBCs
Packaging Collection: Hazardous, Reconditioned Packaging, Plastic Drums and IBCs Cut Costs, earn revenue and be ahead of the game These are unprecedented times and difficult times. Just how difficult is not yet clear, and it’s this uncertainty that influences our decision making the most. Plastic Drums and IBCs: Don’t Ignore Them At times like these, […]
IBCs For Dummies
IBCs for Dummies! What are they? Intermediate Bulk Containers or ‘IBCs’ are versatile, reusable, affordable, pallet mounted containers. Most commonly, IBCs are made from a plastic tote container with a surrounding tubular galvanised steel grid. These properties mean IBCs are suitable for a variety of purposes across a diverse range of industries; safely storing liquids, […]
Happy Christmas from PRDS!
Happy Christmas from PRDS! https://prdservices.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/1507940118923-hysdc8.mp4 Thank you to all our customers and suppliers in 2019. We are looking forward to meeting the challenges of 2020! All the very best for the festive season and the New Year! get in touch 60 SHARES Share on Facebook Tweet Subscribe Share Share Share Share Share
Should we bury our plastic waste?
Should we bury our plastic waste? With increasing complications regarding plastic recycling, the government’s chief environmental scientist has proposed the storage of plastic waste in landfill sites in order to deal with China’s recent ban on waste imports. With China taking action to ban most waste imports, including 55% of the plastic waste exported by […]
Recycling Drums: A Sustainable Path to Packaging Reuse
Drum Recycling As with many of our processes in modern society, we are aiming to increase our sustainability, reducing our impact on the environment – industrial packaging and drum recycling is no exception. Being one of the most common forms of industrial packaging, we should aim to prioritise drum recycling for both metal and plastic […]
Maximising Sustainability with IBC Recycling Solutions
IBC Recycling As we progress toward a more sustainable society, industry must adapt and consider the eco impact of their operations, embracing green processes such as IBC recycling, in order to reduce their footprint. IBCs are one of the most common types of industrial containers, used across a wide range of industries such as chemical, […]
Plastic Recycling & McDonald’s Straws
Plastic Packaging Recycling & McDonald’s Straws As the world becomes more aware of the importance of recycling and green solutions, plastics are quickly gaining attention on the global eco stage. Plastic packaging recycling is becoming increasingly important due to the sheer amount of plastic produced for products and packaging. Amidst this global trend however, there […]
Landfill vs EfW
Landfill vs EfW The Plastic Disposal Problem Although, as a society, we are becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of appropriate and effective waste management; this does not come without it’s challenges. The next step is deciding the best methods to deal with the waste problems we face; balancing the pros and cons of each. […]
Plastic Recycling in Africa
Plastic Recycling in Africa taking action where it counts! WasteAid are a charity focussed on helping to improve conditions for people in developing nations through education on waste management and recycling. Tackling some of the largest polluters on the planet, WasteAid are addressing the devastating effects plastic pollution can have not just locally but globally. […]