WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) is to launch research and development work into boosting the recyclability of plastics milk bottles. The organisation is inviting tenders to develop a cost effective label, ink and adhesive system for use on HDPE milk bottles that will not contaminate the plastics during recycling.
WRAP’s target is for 50 per cent of the milk industry’s capacity to commit to implementing the new system by 2011.
Paul Davidson, plastics sector manager, comments: “A successful system will not only improve the quality of the recycled polymer, but it will enable new milk bottles to be manufactured with a higher recycled content in closed loop recycling systems. Increasing the use of recycled content will deliver CO2 savings through greater substitution of virgin polymer in the manufacture of new bottles, as well as conserve valuable resources and divert waste from landfill.”
A full Tender Invitation Document and application form can be obtained from the WRAP website.
