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For decades, plastic has been the go-to packaging for bottled water, but it has left a devastating impact on our environment. It's time to shift our focus toward a more sustainable alternative: aluminum.  ➡️ Aluminum is 100% recyclable and can be repurposed infinitely without losing its quality.  ➡️ Recycling aluminum uses 95% less energy than producing new aluminum from raw materials. ➡️ Unlike plastic, which can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, aluminum can be recycled and back on the shelves within 60 days. Choosing aluminum bottles for water packaging is a small change with a big impact.

♻ Today is World Recycling Day. But it's more than a day to us, it's what we do to make factories profitably circular every day to build a more sustainable tomorrow. 💡 Steel is 100% recyclable. It can be recycled any number of times without loss of quality. It is one of the only materials that does not lose its properties when recycled. 💡 The degrade time for aluminum is around 200-500 years, meaning that if it does go to landfill it takes a very long time to break down. The good news is that unlike many materials, aluminum can be recycled infinitely. 💡 Multi-material plastic packaging is among the most difficult types of waste to recycle. It takes around 0.4 gallons of oil to manufacture a pound of virgin plastic. The average US worker uses around 500 disposable cups per year, many of which contain plastics. We're helping factories to be profitably circular every day. Learn about how you can incorporate recycling into your every day life: https://lnkd.in/eSaVkbhP #ProfitableSustainability #circulareconomy #manufacturingefficiency

As we delve into recycling week, let's explore the energy efficiency of mechanical recycling, the plastic reprocessing method with the shortest loop. Mechanical recycling involves physically breaking down plastic waste into smaller fragments that can be processed into new resins without, chemically transforming the waste plastic. The mechanical recycling process can produce high quality recycled resins, that can be used to create many types of new plastic products. LYB CirculenRecover polymers are made from a mechanical recycling process. Embrace the sustainability of mechanical recycling and its contribution to a circular plastic economy: http://spr.ly/6047uxnmt

Think plastic is the worst? Time for a reality check. Being in the packaging industry, I often get asked about the environmental impact of plastic. 💥 So let's bust some myths: 💡 Glass production emits roughly 1 kg CO2 per bottle, a heavyweight in carbon footprint. Despite its recyclability, the energy required for both production and recycling is immense. 💡 Aluminium, celebrated for a 70% recycling rate, still consumes vast amounts of energy, emitting about 8 tons of CO2 per ton of produced metal. Its recycling saves up to 95% of the energy required for new aluminium, and that, I agree is a silver lining. 💡 Plastic, the villain of environmental sustainability, surprisingly emits less during production. Yes! Plastic bottles have a significantly lower carbon footprint than aluminium cans and glass, mainly due to less carbon-intensive production and transportation. Despite aluminium and glass having higher recycling rates, their environmental impact is worse. The opportunity, therefore, lies in improving the recycling rate of plastic, because currently, it is quite at just 9%. Most of our plastic waste – a whopping 79 percent – ends up in landfills or in nature. Some 12 percent is incinerated. The problem isn't the material but our management of it. Revolutionizing waste management and enhancing recycling processes stand as our beacon of hope, not merely swapping one material for another. Ready to challenge conventional wisdom on packaging? Share your thoughts! #RethinkPackaging #SustainableChoices #WasteNotWantNot

If earlier this month you made a commitment to stop using plastics during Plastic Free July, how's it going? Using less plastic is the first step. If you've opted to buy more sustainable packaging, are you recycling it correctly? Here are some tips to make the most of your recycling efforts. 💧 Rinse cans to remove food or liquid residue ♻️Check with your local recycling center about removing paper labels 🥫 For canned goods, completely remove the lid and place it inside the can after rinsing 🚮 Remove plastic lids from aerosol cans and recycle them with other plastics 🚫 Don't crush aluminum cans before recycling to prevent contamination Metals are nonrenewable resources, so recycling your cans is crucial. Check out this recent CNET article to learn more about recycling cans and other metal packaging. https://lnkd.in/grH5zr5S #RecyclingTips #PlasticFreeJuly #MetalPackaging

Using recycled materials means less demand for finite resources. But how does this process work? Post-consumer plastic waste is taken to an advanced recycler, where it is recycled. The output is then reprocessed to become raw material used for making new caps, tops and coatings for our packages. Download our infographic to learn more about how certified recycled polymers contribute to a circular economy: https://lnkd.in/eEhy6eaZ 

Embracing #circulareconomy at Plastrans Technologies GmbH 🌍 Recycled plastics are pivotal in transitioning to a circular economy. By incorporating our high-quality #recyclates into new products, we're extending the life of materials, significantly reducing the need for new plastic production, and minimizing waste generation. This approach is not just environmentally friendly; it's economically sound. 🌍 Here's why our recycled plastics are so versatile: ➡️ Material variety: Our recyclates cover a wide spectrum of materials suitable for various recycling methods. Whether it's HDPE, PET, or other plastic types, we provide versatile solutions to meet your recycling requirements. ➡️ Performance: Recyclates maintain exceptional mechanical and thermal properties, making them suitable for a wide range of applications. ➡️ Traceability: We provide detailed traceability data, so you know the exact source and composition of the recycled plastics you're using. ➡️ Environmental impact: Using recyclates significantly reduces your carbon footprint compared to virgin plastic, contributing to your sustainability goals. 🌏 As the global demand for plastics continues to rise, it's crucial that we all play a part in addressing the environmental challenges associated with plastic production and disposal. 🌏 https://lnkd.in/dsZ6RbRQ

Today is Global Recycling Day! 🌍 What are your favorite recycling hacks? Here are a few recycling ideas!: 1. Use reusable bags. Bring cotton/carrier bags on your grocery trips instead of using plastic or paper bags. 🛍️ 2. Use reusable coffee and water bottles/cups. There’s a reason that Stanley cups and Yetis are all the rage! They encourage us to give up disposable plastics. 3. Choose e-receipts instead of printed receipts. Did you know that most paper receipts are not recyclable? Receipts are made of thermal paper that contains the toxic chemical bisphenol A (BPA) for heat resistance. They are also non-recyclable because the paper used contains for than one material which is impossible to separate. WHAT RECYCLING HACKS CAN YOU SHARE WITH ME?! ♻️🛍️ #Recycling #Sustainability #GreenLiving 📲 918-691-2898 ✉️ chetwilson@kw.com #tulsarealtor #realestatetulsa

When it comes to selecting the right packaging for your products, it's important to weigh the pros and cons of each material. Our takes: -plastic is more durable and water resistant -plastic is more harmful than paper packaging if it ends up as marine waste -paper is biodegradable, compostable, with high recycling rate (70%) -paper weighs more than plastic, increasing transit emissions -100% of recycled plastic mailers have a lower carbon footprint than 100% recycled paper mailers Bottom line is: paper is NOT better than plastic and plastic is NOT better than paper Find out more by checking out our new blog post: https://lnkd.in/erECdj2u

Refilling is the new recycling! Recycling used to be the buzzword for 'sustainable' consumption, but we consume far too much, and there are lots of plastics that aren't widely recyclable. In fact, only 9% of plastic actually gets to the point of recycling. ♻ Refilling eliminates the need for single use plastics and also the need for new plastics to be made. Our refillable aluminium spray bottles will last a lifetime and the trigger sprays keep going for 3 months. 😮 #recycle