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Plastics are a versatile family of materials that are suitable for a wide range of
packaging applications. Did you know that there are 6 types of
plastics? Because plastics are lightweight, durable, and versatile, manufacturers
can minimize the materials used and the waste generated by using plastic packaging.
Resources
- Alliance of Foam Packaging Recyclers—Many
resources on expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging, including a list of recycling
locations, national recycling rates, and international regulations. This
page also has listings of expanded
polystyrene recycling locations.
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American Plastics Council—Helpful
information about stretch wrap, plastic film, and plastics in general.
- Flexible Packaging Association—Explains benefits
of flexible packaging, used by industry to protect and preserve its products.
- FP International—For information on recycling
polystyrene foam packaging.
- Plastic
Loose Fill Council—Encourages the recovery, reuse and recycling of
polystyrene loose fill, commonly known as "packaging peanuts."
The site includes a Peanut Hotline and a searchable database.
- Polystyrene
Packaging Council—A business unit of American Plastics Council.
See their list of
polystyrene
recycling locations.
- reusablebags.com—Information
about plastic grocery bags and alternatives.
- Stretch
Wrap Recycling: A How-To Guide is a comprehensive guide available through the American
Plastics Council. Also available, a summary of this document and information how to
order a hardcopy.
- Waste Prevention Info Exchange—Here you can search for articles, reports, and other materials covering waste prevention
(source reduction) related topics.
Do you have information or educational materials that may assist others? Write us at wpinfoex@ciwmb.ca.gov. Cycle us some of your info
so we can share it with others!
The identification of individuals, companies, and products in this
Web site does not constitute endorsement by the Integrated Waste Management
Board and is provided for informational purposes only.
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