by editor | Aug 22, 2016 | plastic, Recycling
Oil prices are their lowest since 2003. As a result, it’s now much cheaper to run our cars. Most of us are pretty happy about that. But how does the price of oil affect plastic recycling? We explain in this post. Where does plastic come from? Plastic is derived from...
by editor | Jul 18, 2016 | plastic, Recycling, Waste
The amount of waste Auckland creates is staggering — about 1.2 tonnes a year, according to the Auckland City Council. We are truly a consumer society. As stated in the Waste Management and Minimisation Plan, by 2018, the Council aims to reduce domestic kerbside waste...
by editor | Jun 15, 2016 | plastic
At Pink Bins, recycling is a big part of our business. It is good for the planet and it makes financial sense. We recycle many materials at our recycling plant in Manukau, South Auckland. These include timber, Gib board, scrap metal, cardboard and some plastics....
