Post by account_disabled on Feb 19, 2024 0:51:56 GMT -6
North Carolina and Alabama would require any container made of compostable or biodegradable plastic to be labeled " not recyclable. "
A bill introduced in the North Carolina Assembly and two bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature would ban the labeling of “compostable,” “biodegradable” or “degradable” on any plastic container label , unless the container is labeled " Not Recyclable . " ” , writes Plastics News.
Consumer Plastics Recyclers Association , a trade association Telegram Number Data for plastics recycling companies , supports the legislation and strengthens its long-standing commitment to the use of compostable additives in current and potentially recyclable bottles, containers and films. opposition to the drug .
“Since mid- 2009 , APR has repeatedly asked those selling and using oxodegradable or biodegradable additives to consider the impact of these additives on the sustainability and recyclability of packaging ,” APR Director Steve Alexander commented . " We asked for data to support the claim that bottles containing additives do not affect the recyclability of the bottle, including when it is next used . We have not seen any reliable supporting data. Without concealing Without data hiding, we must confront the misuse of such additives in recycled plastics .”
APR chief technology officer John Standish explained that the real concern is the exposure to degradable additives when plastics are recycled and used for secondary and subsequent uses . Most recycled plastic is used in carpets, geotextiles , strapping , plastic lumber and pipes. All products are designed for long-term use , with a life expectancy of over 30 years. If the polymer molecules break down within their expected lifetime, it could lead to failures and potentially costly repairs , Standish said.
APR is increasing its support for legislation currently being considered in North Carolina and Alabama that would ban the use of the words "compostable and recyclable" on container labels and require that compostable be included Containers of additives are labeled with a "not recyclable" statement. APR recommends that environmental certification bodies always consider the impact of degradable additives on plastic recycling before allowing labeling.
A bill introduced in the North Carolina Assembly and two bills introduced in the Alabama Legislature would ban the labeling of “compostable,” “biodegradable” or “degradable” on any plastic container label , unless the container is labeled " Not Recyclable . " ” , writes Plastics News.
Consumer Plastics Recyclers Association , a trade association Telegram Number Data for plastics recycling companies , supports the legislation and strengthens its long-standing commitment to the use of compostable additives in current and potentially recyclable bottles, containers and films. opposition to the drug .
“Since mid- 2009 , APR has repeatedly asked those selling and using oxodegradable or biodegradable additives to consider the impact of these additives on the sustainability and recyclability of packaging ,” APR Director Steve Alexander commented . " We asked for data to support the claim that bottles containing additives do not affect the recyclability of the bottle, including when it is next used . We have not seen any reliable supporting data. Without concealing Without data hiding, we must confront the misuse of such additives in recycled plastics .”
APR chief technology officer John Standish explained that the real concern is the exposure to degradable additives when plastics are recycled and used for secondary and subsequent uses . Most recycled plastic is used in carpets, geotextiles , strapping , plastic lumber and pipes. All products are designed for long-term use , with a life expectancy of over 30 years. If the polymer molecules break down within their expected lifetime, it could lead to failures and potentially costly repairs , Standish said.
APR is increasing its support for legislation currently being considered in North Carolina and Alabama that would ban the use of the words "compostable and recyclable" on container labels and require that compostable be included Containers of additives are labeled with a "not recyclable" statement. APR recommends that environmental certification bodies always consider the impact of degradable additives on plastic recycling before allowing labeling.