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The fact that plastic can be made from different polymers – as well as dyed – can affect how it’s recycled, meaning it’s a more complicated process than glass recycling.
Some ready meal trays can’t be recycled, as they can’t be identified by the optical sensors on the sorting machines.
5. What are the benefits of commercial plastic recycling?
By choosing to recycle the plastic waste produced by your business, you could experience a number of benefits. These include:
- Cut costs – it can be cheaper to recycle waste than send it to landfill
- Help the planet – waste plastic can be made into material that can be used again, which also helps to reduce the amount of emissions created when producing new plastic
- Improve brand awareness – following recycling and other green practices could help position your company as one that cares about sustainability
- Reach your target audience – depending on who your customer base is, taking an eco-friendly stance could help you to connect with consumers who are aligned with your company’s ethos
During the plastic recycling process, plastic is collected and then melted. After this, it’s usually turned into pellets that can then be used to make new plastic materials.
Recycled plastic can be used in many ways. Indeed, it can be used in utility pipes for gas and water supplies, road infrastructure, and even petroleum.
You could also consider not creating plastic waste in the first place, or at least lessening the amount. This has been helped by the nationwide introduction of the 5p plastic bag charge. Other possible ways include:
- Use canvas (or other non-plastic material) for bags and wrapping – ideal if you run a shop
- Offer reusable cups instead of disposable ones in your cafe or restaurant – you could consider offering discounts or incentives for customers who bring their own, too
Not only will these actions help reduce the amount of commercial plastic waste you produce, but they can also be used as a way of branding your start-up.
What are the next steps?
From reading this article, you’ve learned more about business plastic disposal, including the different types of plastics and the processes necessary to dispose of them in the quickest, easiest and safest ways possible. We’ve also looked at what types of businesses plastic waste disposal could be most relevant for.
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