Recycling is very important as waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment. Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste. ... Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that the rainforests can be preserved.
There are some recyclables that can and should be reused until the end of their life cycle and should be sold as they are.
Good Boxes K4
K4 boxes in very good condition. It can have some branding on the boxes, no tape or holes, etc. Can be resold if they were not received for safe disposal!!! Be careful with packaging with brands.
Plastic Pallets
The vast majority of plastic pallets are made from HDPE (high density polyethylene) and PP (polypropylene), and recycled HDPE and PP. The distinction between virgin resins and recycled resins is immensely important.
Wood Pallets
Most Common Wood Species for Pallets and Why. The two most common wood types used for making pallets are southern yellow pine (SYP) and oak. A former study done by the USDA and Virginia tech determined that SYP made up 18.9% of all woods used while oak made up 17.1% (by volume).
IBC's
An intermediate bulk container, IBC tote, or pallet tank, is a reusable industrial container designed for the transport and storage of bulk liquid and granulated substances, such as chemicals, food ingredients, solvents, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Drums and Plastic Containers
HDPE containers range between 5 to 25 litres.
Rebate is the same as HDPE Post Consumption
Tetrapak
A current Tetra Brik aseptic carton is typically made of 77% paperboard for strength, 18% LDPE to provide moisture barrier and sealability, and 5% aluminium foil for odor, UV light, and gas barrier. Such packaging can consist of up to seven layers with a LDPE outer layer for moisture and dirt protection that covers the printing ink layer applied onto the paperboard. This is followed by a tie layer on each side of the aluminum foil and finally another extrusion-coated LDPE layer for sealing.
