Recycling is a complicated business
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Recycling is a complicated business.
Recycling is a complicated business. Oxo biodegradable plastics, China and humble plastic drum, IBC and 25 litre plastic container.
You only need to take a quick look at the recent MRW to see how complex recycling is. The issue also highlights the need for continuous supplier due diligence, to avoid shocks to budget and indeed unanticipated enforcement action. (https://www.mrw.co.uk/latest/company-fined-after-dumped-waste-traced-by-council/10025345.article) Your drums, IBCS and 25 litre plastic containers have secure reuse and recycling routes despite this complex world.
The article linked below shows a catch up of something I found incomprehensible in my years in early MRF development; namely the introduction of even more types of polymer to what was already a crowded place.
https://www.mrw.co.uk/latest/war-of-words-over-oxo-biodegradable-plastic/10025318.article
New evidence showing the complexity of micro plastic pollution shows how long it sometimes takes us to understand the impact on the environment.
In the same edition China’s contamination levels for recyclable materials are discussed under review. Technical issues on contamination become real issues if prices reduce, recycled stocks rise, budgets gains appear and on site fire risks go beyond agreed risk assessments.
Yet there is news to work with. Plastic drums and IBCs have a proven route for reuse and recycling, with UK processors providing quality service and technical support for a range of industry and agriculture. Even so many containers still find their way to landfill, waste to every or incorrectly licensed sites.
Don’t be responsible for a chemical residue entering the effluent streams uncontrolled. Where plastic in the form of drums, IBCs or 25 litres are suitable for cleaning and reuse or recycling, find a contractor that will. One with a hazardous waste license, chemist control and management of the environment at the core of its business ethic.
For further information about our dedicated reconditioning and recycling services, or to arrange a meeting with our team to discuss a solution for your residual requirements for waste management and packaging recycling, a member of our dedicated customer service team can be contacted by calling: 0161 848 0976
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