RE: Updated............23 Oct 2020 12:14
Currently there are only a handful of local councils that can take all plastics for recycling, with multiple collection regimes causing confusion among householders. Even materials that are easily recyclable, such as trays made from polypropylene, are often not recycled as not all councils have access to the right facilities.
Myles continued: “Kerbside recycling systems are confusing at best with many plastic products still ending up in the black bin and sent to landfill. The Plastic Parks will offer a simple solution for local councils. We can take any type of plastic, whether it’s been mixed or separated, and we’ll have a one-stop-shop for maximising recycling and creating value from what’s left. We see a network of Plastic Parks across the UK where the technologies can be tailored to local needs.”
“The really exciting part is that this can happen quickly and it is a simple and cost effective solution. Householders can put everything in one bin and be safe in the knowledge that the plastic is either going to be recycled or used to create energy, fuels or other products.”