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Planet Ark has a vision of a world where people live in balance with nature.
We help people, businesses and governments work together to protect our planet’s ability to thrive.
Our values
Why PREP?
• Begin with an end in mind
– More Packaging that is recyclable
– Keep materials in circulation
– Reduce landfill
– Reduce pressure on non-renewable resources
• Key users
– Packaging Designers/Specifiers/Manufacturers
– Brand owners
Benefits
• PREP users can determine the recyclability of their product’s packaging
• Can readily assess whether design variations would change recyclability
• Self-declared claims can be made with greater confidence
• Will underpin new recycling labeling scheme (watch out for first products in July 2015)
Parameter Based Tool
The PREP assesses both the: • Technical Recyclability, and; • Whether collection services for the
material type exist – uses data from Technical Recyclability includes parameters that reflect the separation and reprocessing capabilities in Australia.
• 2 Million Visits p.a. • Council kerbside
collection data Australia wide
PREP - Details
• Browser based
• Need bill of materials & dimensions plus details of inks and glues etc
• Simple interface that minimises data entry
• Output – Recyclability Evaluation Report
– Traffic light representation
– Provides reasons if not recyclable
– PDF can be produced directly
Recyclability Stakeholders
Paper Mill Aluminium Smelter
Steel Smelter
Glass Beneficiation
Plastics Processing
Materials Recovery
Facility
Recyclate Markets
‘PREP Recyclable’ if.....
• Item is technically recyclable
• >60% of population has access to a kerbside collection service that accepts that item
Quiz For Audiences
• Sydney
– Handcount on whiteboard
• Adelaide & Melbourne
– Turningpoint Audience response system
– Wireless Voting
Quiz Summary
• Significant recyclability knowledge variation
• More definitive guidance required
• PREP can help provide this guidance to brand owners, packaging designers and packaging suppliers
PREP Results Item Technical
Classification Access to Kerbside
PREP Classification
Basis
Shredded paper
Not technically Recyclable
Widely Accepted
Not Recyclable Small fragments will not be directed to paper stream at MRF
Wine cap Technically recyclable
Widely Accepted
Recyclable Will be recovered at glass beneficiation plant
Easter egg wrapper
Not technically recyclable
Less widely Accepted
Not Recyclable Two dimensional so will go to paper stream at MRF
Blue glass bottle
Technically recyclable
Widely Accepted
Recyclable Will be directed to green glass stream
Plastic coffee capsule
Not technically recyclable
Not widely accepted
Not Recyclable Coffee is the majority weight so is listed as the Primary Material
PREP Intro Offer 50% off for first 50 subscriptions (1st 12mths)
Turnover Standard Discounted # Licences
<$10m $200 $100 1
$10-100m $900 $450 3
$100-500m $1,500 $750 5
$500m-1b $3,000 $1,500 10
>$1b $7,000 $3,500 20
A PREP Label has been developed, which is underpinned by the PREP assessments and is similar to the labels that have been launched in the UK, USA and South Africa. The Label will appear on Australian products from July 2015. The Adelaide and Melbourne events had a sneak preview of the PREP Label. We invite interested businesses to contact us to discuss this exciting initiative.
Contacts
PREP Program Manager
• Shaun Scallan
• 0408 263 890
PREP Technical Director
• Anthony Peyton
• 0408 373 112
PREP Hotline
• 1300 764 044