Beyond The Bin – Transform Hard-To-Recycle Plastic

We often hear about the importance of recycling, but what about those plastics deemed “hard-to-recycle”? These are the materials that often end up in landfills, creating a significant environmental burden. At Resourceful Living, we’re on a mission to change that narrative, demonstrating how innovation and dedication can transform even the most challenging plastic waste into incredibly durable and long-lasting products.

What is “Hard-to-Recycle” Plastic?

“Hard-to-recycle” plastic typically refers to materials that are difficult to process through conventional recycling streams due to their type, contamination, or complex composition. This can include:

• Mixed plastics: Products made from a combination of different plastic types, making separation and recycling challenging.
• Film plastics: Such as plastic bags, wraps, and pouches, which can jam machinery in traditional recycling facilities.
• Contaminated plastics: Materials with food residue, labels, or other non-plastic components that make them difficult to clean and reprocess.
• Certain plastic types: Some plastics, like polystyrene (PS) or polyvinyl chloride (PVC), have historically been less commonly recycled due to specific processing requirements or limited market demand for the recycled material.

These “hard-to-recycle” items often face a one-way trip to landfill, contributing to pollution and a linear economy model.

Resourceful Living: The Difference Makers 🔄

Resourceful Living is stepping up to tackle these challenging waste streams head-on. Our mission is to reduce the world’s reliance on virgin plastic by repurposing waste materials into durable, functional, and stylish products. We offer end-to-end solutions that not only reduce waste but also promote a fully circular economy.

Here’s how we’re different:

• Broad Plastic Acceptance: We actively work with a wide range of plastic types, including those often considered “hard-to-recycle,” like PVC (pipes, packaging), HDPE (shampoo bottles, milk jugs), LDPE (squeezable bottles, garbage bags), PP (pallets, food packaging), and PS (packaging, insulation). We also recycle acrylic, polycarbonate, polyutherane, PETG and PLA just to name same of number 7!
• Innovative Transformation Process: We specialize in transforming waste plastic through innovative processes. This allows us to handle diverse forms of plastic waste, from old furniture and pipes to milk cartons and pallet strapping. Our in-house production means we manage the entire process without adding subcontractor costs, ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Making the Customer the Hero: We partner with businesses, schools, and communities, taking their waste plastic and transforming it into innovative, customised products for their projects. This means your “hard-to-recycle” waste can become a valuable asset, directly contributing to your sustainability goals.
• True Circularity with End-of-Life Recycling: Our commitment extends beyond initial manufacturing. We offer a closed-loop solution, taking back products at the end of their life for remanufacture. This ensures continuous recycling and minimal environmental impact, truly closing the loop on plastic waste.

Built to Last: Durability and Longevity in Action 🏗️

One of the most powerful ways we combat plastic waste is by creating products that are designed to last. Our recycled plastic panel sheets are engineered for exceptional durability and longevity, often surpassing traditional materials.

Consider these impressive facts:

• Five Times Longer Than Plywood: Our recycled plastic sheets can endure up to five times longer than plywood.
• Lifespans of 50 Years or More: You can expect our products to have lifespans reaching 50 years or even more.
• Resilience Against Elements: Recycled HDPE, a core material we work with, can withstand harsh weather conditions and UV exposure for decades without significant degradation. This is thanks to plastic’s inherent resistance to rot, moisture, and pests.

This remarkable longevity doesn’t just offer financial benefits by minimising the need for frequent replacements; it also plays a crucial role in environmental sustainability by significantly reducing the demand for virgin materials and their associated environmental impacts.

At Resourceful Living, we believe “hard-to-recycle” is a challenge, not a dead end. By transforming waste into long-lasting, high-quality products and fostering a truly circular economy, we’re not just recycling plastic – we’re building a more resourceful future.

Ready to turn your challenging plastic waste into a valuable resource? YES!