Plastic recycle

Tyre recycle plant

Gizmo — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 03:01:33 GMT

I have been interested in starting a tyre recycle plant, but I have read different case scenarios, some make it some just fail miserably. Seems like the most important aspect of this business is to get quality and durable equipment.

Does anyone have knowledge or are specialized in selling equipment for this market, I would be very interested in hearing from you.

We require Rubber Crumb 500 Ton per month

northrecycle — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:42:42 GMT

We require 500 Ton per month of Recycled Rubber Crumb generated from tires or any other rubber products, the material will be free from cord and steel and packed in supersacks preferably.

We are looking for reliable and stable supplier/s.

visit www.northamericarecycle.com

Thanks

Will we soon say goodbye to plastic bags?

shadowlu — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:31:32 GMT

A movement that started in Leaf Rapids, Manitoba has now spread across the entire globe. In April 2007, the tiny Canadian town, population 539, issued the first North American ban on the use of plastic shopping bags. Since that time, communities and businesses across Canada and the United States have been following the example of this "little town that could" and are saying goodbye to this environmental menace.

In Fredericton, despite the city's reputation as an environmental leader, thousands of plastic bags continue to leave stores each and everyday. Plans are currently being formulated through Green Matters, the city's environmental awareness campaign, but at this point, no community plan is in place.

"A lot of local businesses are interested in moving away from plastic bags and are interested in doing so in co-operation with the city's Green Matters program," said Taylor Gray, spokesperson for the campaign. "We're currently working on our new program for Green Matters that will hopefully come out in the fall as a partnership with local businesses."

The city feels a complete ban on the use of plastic bags isn't the right move for the community at this point.

"The first goal isn't necessarily a ban, but what we would like to see is the discontinued use of plastic bags, so our first effort is going to be in partnership with local businesses. A ban would require a bylaw, and that bylaw would then have to be enforced. We feel that because of Fredericton's size and the amount of community awareness that exists here, it's very possible that a voluntary ban could succeed."

According to Taylor, both the city's independent businesses and its larger chain stores are ready to make the move, but are waiting for an official program to be launched.

"We're getting a lot of interest from both sides," he said. "Several businesses are interested in following a move by Green Matters and being part of a sweep, citywide. Most of the larger chains are already offering reusable bags now. I know Sobeys and the Super Store offer a reusable option and the Home Depot is starting to get in on it as well by offering customers the option of reusable verses plastic."

The numbers that appear in relation to plastic bags are staggering. According to one source, it takes 12 million barrels of oil to manufacture 100 billion plastic bags, which is how many are used in the U.S. alone each year. The number worldwide has been estimated at between 500 billion and one trillion plastic bags manufactured annually.

Prior to enforcing their own ban, liquor stores in Ontario estimated their own use of plastic bags at close to 80 million. New Brunswick liquor stores are still using plastic bags. A spokesperson for NB Liquor could not be reached at the time of this article to comment on whether or not plans are in the works to phase out their use.

Despite the staggering numbers, The Canadian Plastics Industry Association has launched its own campaign in defense of the bags and their common uses. Their website www.myplasticbags.ca promotes their use through statements like, "The industry believes that plastic shopping bags are a valuable resource that should not be thrown away. Used primarily as carry-out bags, they provide a safe, convenient and hygienic way to transport our groceries. And they can be reused in many ways and then recycled into other products."

Communities all across the province are beginning to take a stronger environmental stance on many issues in an attempt to educate residents on reducing their individual consumption of all non-reusable goods. Moncton and Saint John are among several other N.B. communities that are taking a more active role in environmental issues. Both these cities provide information on their websites about the programs they have in place. To learn more about how you can make a difference in your own community, contact your local municipality directly, to find out what programs are in place and how you can get involved.

http://www.worldscrap.com/modules/news/article.php?aid=8430

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RECYCLED PLASTIC AND BIO-DEGRADABLE PLASTIC

geno — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 05:32:27 GMT

The use of bio-degradable plastics is increasing. If some of these get mixed in the other plastics for recycling, the recycled plastic is less valuable.Can anyone tell the difference between these two?

Environment Friendly Prefab Housing

markhughes — Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:30:50 GMT

Eco friendly homes are less damaging to the environment as they are made from recycled, renewable materials, use less energy and don’t pollute. As people are becoming more conscious about environment, the demand for eco-friendly green prefab homes is growing.

In fact, there are green home building websites now that offer aesthetically designed environment-friendly prefab houses, modern outdoor and indoor furniture, home accessories, etc. Moreover, they offer umpteen benefits:

Cost-effective

Harmless to your health

Harmless manufacturing process

Prevent deforestation

Having eco friendly furniture in your home has several remarkable advantages. Not only do they enable you to do your bit for the environment, they also are good for health and easy on your pockets. Besides, the trendy designs available these days make sure your home looks aesthetically and tastefully done up.

The end of plastic bottles?

etali — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 10:39:40 GMT

There are a number of eco friendly companies working on 'organic bottles' that are bio-degradable and last for about three years. The first company I can think of is Innocent Drinks - they're trialing the bottles in certain parts of the UK, and I gather they've been a success.

I'd love to see more companies using these - well, either that or glass, which is at least easier to recycle than plastic round here.

Are any other companies using these eco-friendly bottles? In the UK, we have to pay a premium for Innocent Drinks - are they expensive everywhere, or can we hope to see the price fall?

Recycling plastics into building blocks and pavers

10cents — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 03:17:05 GMT

Hi!

I've seen a show on TV featuring building blocks and pavers made from discarded plastic and garbage in general. Is there any portable machinery that can do the job? The project sure looks promising in small community-based recycling facilities. Thanks.

PET recycling machinery

10cents — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 08:05:09 GMT

Does your local community already having problems with those ubiquitous PET and plastic mineral water bottles (are they the same?). Most garbage cans in public places here are filled with them. Is there something somewhere that could turn these environmental hazards into something attractive and useful? I'm afraid they can't be reused for water.