Sustainable Footprint

SUSTAINABLE FOOTPRINT

As consumers become increasingly selective and astute in their purchasing and patronage of sustainable, eco-friendly brands that engage the ethos of sustainability and a greatly reduced carbon-footprint, the need for producers to address this critical part of their business becomes evermore acute by the day.

To this end, our development specialists make it their prime objective to always be informed and abreast of the very latest developments, advances and innovations in the global plastics and packaging industries.

Our team of in-house industry specialists are continually testing and developing new ranges, mixes and compounds (including new corn starch and biodegradable technologies) in an effort to ensure the enhancement and growth of our clients' businesses... all the while remaining fully conscious of the need to deliver an efficient and cost effective result.

A growing number of New Zealand towns and cities are implementing recycling schemes in an effort to reduce waste to landfills. Because these target packaging, the coding system focuses on the six most common plastics. Currently, over 60% of recovered plastic comes from commercial sources.

All plastics can technically be recycled but what is being recycled varies from area to area. This is usually because of economic or volume constraints.

Please check with your local Council and reference the recycling codes on the bottom of our range of products.

Polyethylene Terephthalate Clear, tough, solvent resistant, barrier to gas and moisture, softens at 80°C. Recycled into pillow and sleeping bag filling, clothing, soft drink bottles and carpet.

High Density Polyethylene Hard to semi-flexible, resistant to chemicals and moisture, waxy surface, opaque, softens at 75°C, easily coloured, processed and formed. Recycled into Recycling bins, compost bins, buckets, detergentcontainers, posts, fencing, pipes.

Unplasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PVC-U Strong, tough, can be clear, can be solvent welded, softens at 80°C.

Plasticised Polyvinyl Chloride PVC-P Flexible, clear, elastic, can be solvent welded. Both are recycled into Flooring, film and sheets, cables, speed bumps, packaging, binders, mud flaps and mats.

Low density Polyethylene Soft, flexible, waxy surface, translucent, .softens at 70°C, scratches easily. REcycled into Rubbish bin liners, pallet sheets.

Polypropylene Hard but still flexible, waxy surface, softens at 140°C, translucent, withstands solvents, versatile. Recycled into Pegs, bins, pipes, pallet sheets, oil funnels, car battery cases, trays.

Polystyrene Clear, glassy, rigid, brittle, opaque, semi-tough, softens at 95°C. Affected by fats and solvents. Recycled into Coat hangers, coasters, .white ware components, stationery trays and accessories.

Expanded Polystyrene Foamed, light weight, energy absorbing, .heat insulating. Recycled into Coat hangers, coasters, white ware .components, stationery trays and accessories.

OTHER Includes all other resins and multi materials (e.g. laminates). Properties dependent on plastic or combination of plastics. Recycled into Car parts, concrete aggregate, plastic timber.