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Supermarkets & Chemists Section Teignbridge South Devon, UK
Survey and Guide for Easy Kerbside Recycling
Teignbridge's kerbside refuse collection operations (c) for:
5 X Wheelie Bin + Bio Bag Communal kerbside collection system.
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[1st] At top grade is that produce or product's packaging waste, that's of a single material type and is completely and easily recyclable. Just placed into the correct recycling bin, Bio bag, or perhaps your own garden compost. Empty aerosols cans sold without plastic caps are also here, placed into the small black box.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Example:
6 large free range eggs; paper box(BB).
Body Spray, 75ml; aerosol container(GWB, Label).
[2nd] Next best is that produce or product's packaging waste, that's very easily pulled apart into different, fully recyclable parts, to be placed into their appropriate recycle bins and/or Bio bag, including the multipack type product that's totally recyclable.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; totally recyclable packaging waste, but mixed, I look forward to seeing these products.
Example:
Cereal, 500g; cardboard carton(BB) and plastic product bag(GWB, Label).
[3rd] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and usually minimal, non-recyclable parts and are very easily pulled apart. Cardboard boxed products of a *vital nature i.e., heavy or fragile, biscuits and medicines etc., with the minimum of non-recyclable waste, are here. Most aerosols cans sold with plastic caps, are also here.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; easy to PullApart, but mixed recyclable/non-recyclable (plastic bag size).
Example:
Kitchen rolls, 60 sheets/roll, 2 ply; cardboard core(BB)
and plastic wrap(BWB).
Anti-Perspirant Deodorant, 250ml; aerosol container(GWB, Label) and plastic cap(BWB).
[4th] Those product's packaging waste, that's very easily pulled apart into fully recyclable parts, either of a single or different material type. To be placed into their appropriate recycle bins and/or Bio bag, including the multipack type product that's recyclable, but with one or more of the parts needing rinsing.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[1] and/or PAC[2], but with rinsing.
Example:
Green Olives, Stuffed with Garlic and Red Pepper in Brine, 350g; glass jar(GWB, Label), metal lid(GWB, Label) and paper lid cover(GWB, Label).
[5th] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and non-recyclable parts, they are very easily pulled apart into their different parts and placed into the appropriate bins and/or bags, including the multipack type product, but with one or more of the parts needing rinsing.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[3], but with rinsing.
Example:
Instant Coffee Granules, 100g; glass jar(GWB, Label) foil seal(BWB) and plastic cap(BWB).
[6th] Those product's packaging waste, that's fully recyclable, very easily pulled apart into fully recyclable parts, either of a single or different material type. To be placed into their appropriate recycle bins and/or Bio bag, including the multipack type product, but with one or more of the parts needing rinsing. The whole product can be wrapped in plastic.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[4], but with plastic wrapping.
Example:
Fizzy drink, 6 x 330mL cans; ring pull metal can(GWB, Label) and retained in a plastic wrap(BWB).
[7th] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and non-recyclable parts, they are very easily pulled apart into their different parts and placed into the appropriate bins and/or bags, including the multipack type product, but with one or more of the parts needing rinsing. The whole product can be wrapped in plastic.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[5], but with plastic wrapping.
Example:
Classic Cola, 4 x 2Ltrs; plastic bottle(GWB, Label), plastic cap(BWB) and plastic wrap(BWB).
[8th] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and non-recyclable parts and are very easily pulled apart, the non-recyclable has to be more substantial than a thin plastic bag (PAC3). Also here are cardboard boxed products of a *vital nature i.e., heavy or fragile products, biscuits and medicines etc., but with substantial non-recyclable.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[3], but lots of non-recyclable.
Example:
Toulouse Sausages, 400g; plastic container(BWB), plastic film lid(BWB) and cardboard sleeve(BB).
[9th] Those product's packaging waste, that's fully recyclable, but it's very hard to PullApart and perhaps you will need to use say, a knife risking injury, so be warned! Also here are multipack type products.
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Basically; PAC[2], but very hard to separate.
Example:
Product, 200g; cardboard container(BB) and metal base(GWB, Label).
[10th] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and non-recyclable parts, but they are very hard to PullApart and perhaps you will need to use say, a knife risking injury, so be warned! Also here are multipack type products and the standard 'wine box'.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[3] or PAC[8], but very hard to separate.
Example:
Cooking salt, 750g; cardboard container(BB),
metal base(GWB, Label) and plastic lid(BWB).
[11th] Those product's packaging waste, that have both recyclable and non-recyclable parts, but they are very hard to PullApart and perhaps you will need to use say, a knife risking injury, so be warned! The recyclable needs to be rinsed.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Basically; PAC[10], but with rinsing.
Example:
Lime juice, glass bottle(GWB, Label) and plastic moulded cap(BWB).
[12th] Those product's packaging waste, that have no recyclable and if there's any, it's virtually impossible to PullApart. Also that product's waste, that I believe, has too much recyclable as compared to it's non-recyclable parts - is it really necessary? Those products that attempt to climb up my PAC grading, by just adding superfluous recyclable. Also cardboard boxed products that aren't of a *vital nature, having too much recyclable or even none at all, are here.
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Basically; these can't be recycled - yet! Unnecessary, superfluous or just not recyclable!
Example:
British Asparagus Spears, 400g; plastic tray(BWB) and plastic bag(BWB).
[13th] Bottom grade is unique in that I'm grading the product, not just the packaging.
Those product's that don't go into any recycling bin because, they are too contaminated, hazardous or
toxic, to compost!! So don't put them in any bin, bag or garden compost, you will have to make special arrangements for their disposal.
Number of products listed in this page: .
Example:
NiCad (Cadmium) batteries, motor engine oil and car batteries.
Summary based upon the above survey, in percentages:
♥ Best-of-the-Best, the "Bee's Knees" and truly ideal for local people kerbside recycling, that's just PAC1:
Broadly, the best/easiest for local kerbside recycling, green banding, PACs 1, 2 and 3:
Broadly, those that are over the wrong side of the line, PACs 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8:
And, now the worst/hardest for local kerbside recycling probably, going straight to landfill! Red banding, PACs 9, 10, 11 and 12:
PullApart considers that from a consumer's perspective, the combined effectiveness of packaging and their local kerbside recycling is: The % of easy, green (best), packaging divided by the number of kerbside collection bins and bags. For this collection area it is: /6 = (PAScore),
out of 100. Surely, we can do better than this!
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Credits
- My Wife, much patience.
- All tools used to create and maintain this website are free software.
- Many thanks to Rob Percival of Eco Web Hosting, Cneutral, in providing PullApart with a domain and structure for future developments. < EWH >
- Iain Stevens, Tracey Fey and Ben Bryant - Recycling Officers, Teignbridge Services, Teignbridge District Council. < T.D.C recycling > Ben Bryant said, "It was very interesting for me to find out about your 'pullapart' initiative and I congratulate you on your innovative work. I agree packaging is a area that really needs addressing and applaud any ideas or systems that attempt to encourage the recycling of these materials". A special thanks to you Ben.
- A special thanks goes to Environmental Councillor of Teignbridge District Council and chairman of the Devon County Council's Scrutiny Committee - Gordon Hook, for encouraging PullApart's use within Teignbridge. Gordon said, "I congratulate Michael and Jane on the successful development of a very original environmental and consumer concept, for Teignbridge and the planet."
- Emma Pearcy, John Baker and the Herald Express. < Herald Express > Thank you for your generous ‘Real World’ publication of PullApart.
- Many thanks to the BBC, Radio Devon and Michael Chequer, for putting PullApart on the airwaves. < Radio Devon >
- Many thanks to all our dedicated public libraries, and for presenting PullApart. < Teignbridge libraries >
- Dr.R.C.Thompson, University of Plymouth. < Plymouth University >
Reader in Marine Benthic Ecology, School Of Biological Sciences.
On visiting PullApart, said: “From what I see I fully agree with what you say. The way forward is to ‘encourage’ manufacturers and retailers to design one trip packaging for its recyclability”. "I published a couple of papers (2009), which support the PullApart philosophy": "Our Plastic Age", Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society. Thank you Richard, and for your “Mermaids Tears”, “Costing the Earth” and "Plastic killer in our midst". - packaging-radar.com said: "This is the most amazing packaging project! Check it out – 2000 products individually dismantled and the packaging graded/assessed for consumer recycling". And, many thanks to you packaging-radar.com. < packaging-radar >
- This is an excellent recycling website, interesting and informative, without lots of 'bells, whistles and adverts'. < WasteConnect >
- If you're interested in sustainability, visit the Sustainability Forum, I do. < SF >
- Many thanks to Wrensoft, for their outstanding search engine. < Zoom >
- Thanks to the info' resource, IDS Packaging for publishing PullApart. < IDS >
- Margaret Cranford of Which? said, “This does seem to be an excellent innovation, and I wish you every success.” Many thanks Margaret. < Which? >
- Richard Gomme of Devon Community Recycling Network said, "Hi Michael, well done for developing your interesting website and winning a green apple award”. Thank you Richard for your tireless effort on DCRN and your kind words. < DCRN >
- Are you a local business person or perhaps, somebody with an interest in the environment? Please consider joining the Dawlish Business & Environment Network. DBEN is non-political and not affiliated to any other groups or associations, and is free to join: < DBEN(blog) > and < DBEN(website) >
- Buck The Trend, is a superb website dedicated to Buckfastleigh's sustainable future, thank you Steve Bamford (BTT Secretary), and for publishing PullApart. < BTT >
- Here's another excellent local resource: Dartmoor National Park Authority, Andrew Shadrake, Chair, Dartmoor Circle Limited. Thanks for your encouragement Andrew. < Dartmoor NPA >
- Audery Compton, Chair Bovey Climate Action, said, "it's a great idea, but I felt impressed and bewildered at the same time", and went on to suggest that a brief introduction on the 1st page is needed. All constructive suggestions welcome Audery, I'll implement this on its next update, many thanks. < BCA >
- Jancy Morgan, Author and Illustrator recently said: "Michael, as long as there are people like yourself who care about the issue, others will eventually come around. It has taken a few decades for the 'green' movement to get going here in the U.S.A., but once enough people felt passionate ab...out it, the concept finally caught the attention of the media and subsequently, the American public. I believe Global Greeness is possible!" Thank you for this Jancy, and your superb children's book: "If This Old Tree Could Talk To Me!". < Happy Tales >
- Showcased (first page), innovative artist - Madeline Bunyan BA(Hons), from Dawlish, working with recyclable materials. Excellent work Madeline, well done. < MBL&J >
- Showcased (first page), Elisabeth Guerrier, Artist and Photographer from Caen France, She exhibits her work frequently in France and the United States. Excellent work with recyclable materials, well done Elisabeth. < EG >
- Pure indulgence (first page), demonstrating how a “Cream Egg” has a locally non-recyclable wrapper! Well, that's my excuse for showing this superb painting ;o) By, Teignmouth artist - Laura Fulner. < LF >
- *** PullApart has been awarded a prestigious SILVER , GREEN APPLE AWARD for ENVIRONMENTAL BEST PRACTICE. This is a fantastic honour, and I thank The Green Organisation for recognising my work. Also, the public for their support and interest shown in my project. < Green Apple > ***
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