Sustainable
Soft Plastic Packaging.
At DURAPLAS, we are committed to sustainability. Our plastic bags, marked with the DURAPLAS Recycling symbols, stand out as a testament to responsible recycling and reuse.
These clear recycling symbols guide you to make the right choice, emphasising our shared responsibility to prevent plastic waste from ending up in landfills.
By choosing to recycle, you play a vital role in protecting our environment. Look for the DURAPLAS symbols and join us in our mission to promote a sustainable future.
Recycle Your Duraplas Bags!
Understanding Recycling Symbols
What Do the Recycling Symbols on Packaging Mean?
Knowing what packaging you can recycle and where can be confusing. Most packaging may include a combination of recyclable and non-recyclable components. We are pleased to include easy-to-recognise recycling symbols on printed DURAPLAS plastic bags.
These symbols are more than just markings. They are your guide to preventing recyclable materials from ending up in landfills. By simply looking for these symbols and following the guidance on the label for each packaging component, you are not just a consumer; you are an active contributor to a greener tomorrow. You are part of the solution.
This symbol recognises the bag as a quality, Duraplas plastic bag. It directs consumers to where they can find more information about recycling Duraplas.
This symbol provides information about which parts of the packaging can be recycled and which should be disposed thoughtfully.
These symbols provide specific codes for the plastics used in the individual packaging components. The symbols also show which components should be disposed of in general waste.
Recycling Made Easy
How Can I Recycle Duraplas Plastic Bags?
Services such as Recycle Smart and Curby provide hassle-free collection for a wide range of products, including plastic bags, electronics, and clothing.
Many local councils now offer soft plastic collection programs as part of their household recycling efforts. Households can visit Recycle Mate to find recycling services in their area*
*Some councils may have set up collection points or services for soft plastics (check directly with your council). The National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) project is currently trialing soft plastic collection in kerbside recycling bins in six councils in NSW, SA and Victoria.
Businesses and workplaces with large quantities of soft plastics can visit Business Recycling to find recycling services in their area.
The Journey of Recycled Plastic:
From Your Bin to a Second Life
Step 1:
Recycling Preparation
You diligently sort your soft plastics (bags, wrappers) and place them in the designated recycling bin.
Step 2:
Transformation into Pellets
Companies like Polymer Processors and APR Plastics collect these plastics. They sort, clean, and shred the plastics into tiny flakes. These flakes are then melted and transformed into small, uniform plastic pellets.
Step 3:
Rebirth as New Products
Award-winning Australian manufacturers like Martogglcm, Replas , and Plastic Forests take the stage! They use the recycled plastic pellets as raw material. Through innovative processes, they create a wide variety of products:
- Outdoor furniture for your patio or park
- Civil infrastructure products like bollards and traffic calming devices
- Essential farming products
- Even household items you use every day!
Step 4:
Your Impact
This process gives your used plastic a second (or even third!) life, keeping it out of landfills and reducing pollution. You can be proud of contributing to a cleaner environment and a more sustainable future.
Endless Possibilities & Multiple Reuses
The potential for recycled plastic products is constantly expanding! New applications are being developed all the time. By choosing recycled plastic products, you’re not just giving plastic a second chance, you’re supporting the Australian economy, creating jobs, and leaving a positive legacy for future generations.
Where can I Learn More?
NPRS
Find out more about soft plastic recycling trials through the National Plastics Recycling Scheme (NPRS) project.
Plastic Police
Visit Plastic Police to find out about their plastics recycling program for schools.
CSIRO
Visit CSIRO to where some of the greatest challenges are solved through innovative science and technology.
Moving Towards a Greener Future
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