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We are working to reduce the number of plastic bottles made from virgin oil in the world.
India chucks around 3,800 tonnes of PET plastic a day
More than 14 lakh tonnes of PET plastic, in which bottled water is typically packaged, is consumed annually in India. It works out to more than 3,800 tonnes on a single day.
Used plastic is not a waste. It’s an opportunity ♻
We always work for our customers to create wealth of their waste.
Plastic is a miraculous material that we invented from petroleum derivatives. Recycled plastic can be converted into polyester which is used to manufacture Shoes, T-shirts, bags, chairs etc., thereby causing less strain on natural resources. The only problem with plastic is its irresponsible human handling in its disposing. We recognize how well plastic can work for us & you if utilized properly.
Which plastic bottles can be recycled?
- All clear and coloured plastic bottles from around the home
- Cleaning product bottles, e.g. bathroom cleaners and bleach, with any triggers left on
- Detergent and soap bottles, minus the pump
- Fizzy and non-fizzy drinks and water bottles
- Shampoo, shower gel and skin care product bottles
- Milk bottles
- Ready-to-use plant food and pesticides bottles - check the label
Which plastic bottles can't be recycled?
- Plastic bottles containing chemicals, e.g. anti-freeze
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How to recycle plastic bottles
- Empty and rinse bottles. Left over foods or liquids can contaminate other recyclables and if bottles contain liquid they may not be recycled as deemed too heavy by the automated sorting process. Liquid can also damage the machinery.
- Leave on labels - these will be removed in the process.
- Squash bottles to save space.
- Replace lids and tops. If they stay on the container they will get recycled.
- If the lid is already attached, leave attached as this will ensure the lid is recycled along with the bottle.
It is estimated that an average of 35.8 million plastic bottles are used EVERY DAY , but only 19.8 million are recycled each day.
This means there are on average 16 million plastic bottles a day not making their way into the recycling bin.
India consumes 13 million tons of plastic every year, out of which 60% is recycled. Rest 40% of plastic majorly contains non-recyclable items like Wrappers, Plastic bags, Milk pouches, Multilayer chips packets etc. These plastics can be recycled several times but there are hardly any efforts made because of their lightness & dirtiness. They are dumped in dump yards to lie there forever and cause problems for the environment.
Reasons to Recycle Plastic
