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  • Why PLA Can’t Be Recycled with Regular Plastic: Understanding the Differences
    In an effort to be more sustainable, many businesses and consumers have turned to bioplastics like PLA (Polylactic Acid) as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based plastics. PLA is often touted as a greener option because it’s made from renewable resources like corn starch or sugarcane. However, there is a common misconception that PLA can be recycled alongside regular plastics in the traditional recycling system. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case, and PLA needs to be discarded into landfill or sent to a commercial composting facilitie.
    Posted: Thursday 1 August 2024
  • Waste Not: The Ultimate Guide to Workplace Recycling Bins
    Recycling is more than just a trend—it's a critical practice for businesses committed to sustainability. Choosing the right recycling bin for your workplace is essential for creating an effective recycling program. Not only does it help manage waste more efficiently, but it also promotes environmental responsibility among employees.
    Posted: Monday 24 June 2024
  • 10 Ways to Make Your Cafe More Eco-Friendly
    Operating a cafe is a labour of passion, filled with the early morning grind, the intoxicating scent of freshly brewed coffee, and the delight of serving your local community. As proprietors, however, the onus also falls on you to steward our planet. Transitioning your cafe to an eco-friendly model not only aids the environment but also attracts a clientele that values sustainability.
    Posted: Monday 17 June 2024
  • Breaking it Down: The Surprising Differences Between Recycled and Non-Recycled Paper Towels
    Paper towels are an indispensable part of our lives. We use them to clean up messes, dry hands, and absorb liquids in our homes, offices, schools, and businesses. But have we ever stopped to wonder about the environmental cost of using paper towels? In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the pros and cons of paper towel use, exploring the environmental impacts they have on our planet.
    Posted: Friday 24 February 2023
  • The benefits of recycling aluminium foil
    Aluminium foil is a thin sheet of aluminium that is frequently used in food packaging.
    Posted: Thursday 14 July 2022
  • What plastic is actually recycled in NZ?
    New Zealand households nationwide throw out 1.76 billion plastic containers each year, an average of 159 grams of plastic every day. We are one of the highest waste generators in the world.
    Posted: Monday 13 December 2021
  • How to recycle
    Do you need to rinse your recycling before putting it out for kerbside collection?
    Posted: Tuesday 26 October 2021

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