by editor | Oct 17, 2016 | plastic, Recycling
If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know we at Pink Bins have plenty to say about the ‘evils’ of plastic. And judging be a couple of recent news stories, it seems we’re not alone in our views. Over in Germany Last week, German supermarket chain Lidl made an...
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 | May 3, 2016 | Recycling, Uncategorized
As time goes by, recycling is becoming more important. Our world isn’t getting any bigger and resources are limited. In this post we highlight some interesting recycling trends. No more plastic As useful as it is, plastic is bad for wildlife and ecosystems. And it...
by editor | Oct 12, 2015 | Disposal, Recycling, staff, Uncategorized, Waste
We operate 11 trucks at Pink Bins: nine gantry trucks and two, 8-wheeler hook trucks. And it’s important to us that our drivers are safe. After all, a heavy truck can do plenty of damage. Safety has long been integral to our business. For some reason, though, not all...
by editor | Aug 10, 2015 | employee, hard working, Recycling
Do we take health & safety seriously? You bet we do! There are health hazards in most industries. Waste disposal is no different. In this post we explain the dangers we get exposed to and how we keep safe. If you find this post useful please share. We welcome your...
