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PET WATER BOTTLES
Neither DEHA or Bisphenol A are used in the manufacture PET drink bottles. DEHA and Bisphenol A are not by products from the degradation of PET. PET does not contain chlorine and will not form dioxin, PET drink bottles are safe for repeated use.
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MASS BALANCE SURVEY
We would appreciate if you could fill out our survey.
This data is collected by resin type and is for the benefit of the Industry. These statistics form an important factual basis for our liaison with government and forms the basis for the assessment of the Plastic Industry’s obligations under the NZ Packaging Accord. A higher survey return rate means less extrapolation, more accurate figures and a stronger basis for us to support the New Zealand Plastics Industry.
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RECYCLING SURVEY
As part of the Plastics Sector Action Plan under the New Zealand Packaging Accord 2004, Plastics New Zealand conducts an annual recycling survey to report progress on the national plastic recycling target of 23% (measured by weight), by 2008.
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MICROWAVABLE PLASTICS
The focus of this article is to explore the safety aspects of food and drink containers which are exposed to microwave energy in order to heat their contents. Stories of how dangerous, toxic, chemicals can 'leach out' into microwaved food have circulated on the internet for years. Such stories are without foundation.
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PLASTIC BAGS INFO SHEET
There are many myths about Plastic Bags. Conventional plastic shopping bags are 100% recyclable. They are a valuable source of energy for the recycling industry. Plastic bags represent less than 0.2% of all waste to landfill, and make up a very small percentage of all litter; international litter statistics consistently report at less than 1%.
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PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS & BISPHENOL A
Public interest in the composition, use and recycling of plastic products is growing. This backgrounder is the first in a series from Plastics New Zealand which aims to assist informed and objective discussion around these subjects, ensuring consumers have confidence in the safety and benefits of plastic products.
The focus of this particular backgrounder is to explore the safety aspects of food and drink containers moulded from polycarbonate.
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PLASTICS RECYCLING
The recent TV programme Sunday may have given viewers the impression that plastic bottles from New Zealand are being sent to China for recycling, often in appalling conditions with little regard for worker safety or downstream environmental impacts.
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ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Plastics New Zealand has released two new case studies on best practice for energy efficiency in the plastics sector.
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NO NEED TO FEAR PLASTICS IN YOUR MICROWAVE
New Zealand consumers can be reassured that, correctly used, plastic film and containers are safe to microwave food.
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Plastics Facts
5 August 2008: Plastic Facts
As a result of increasing public interest in the use and recycling of plastics, Plastics New Zealand is changing the way we provide information and backgrounders on our website. Click here for information on microwaving plastics, plastic cling wrap and Bisphenol A.
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Want to know more about your food and plastics?
For more information and useful links check out:
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PET Water Bottles and Polycarbonate Bottles
Plastics New Zealand is concerned that the recent TV3 report (20th April 2008) on polycarbonate baby bottles will confuse and alarm consumers. During the TV clip many brands of hand held water bottles made of PET were shown. The inference being that they too are made of polycarbonate.
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New Benchmarking Energy Tool
Have you ever wondered how your production efficiency compares against other plastics companies?
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Plastics New Zealand Highly Commended at EECA Energywise Awards 2007
Plastics New Zealand Best Practice Energy Programme (BPe) Highly Commended at this years 2007 EECA Energywise Awards
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PNZ Launches Iconic Kiwi Plastic Products Publication
Plastics New Zealand Best Practice Programme have launched their latest publication 'Iconic Kiwi Plastic Products - Improving Their Environmental Footprint"
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BPe 2007/2008 Energy Audit Programme
Save up to 20% on energy bills"
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