National Packaging Covenant CEO, Mr Ed Cordner sends a special message to all Australians celebrating Christmas this year: recycle your Christmas packaging and wrapping.
The National Packaging Covenant (Covenant) is a unique initiative between government and industry, to divert used packaging from landfill.*
“As Christmas is a time for giving and receiving gifts, many will come both packaged and wrapped — and a large amount of this packaging can be recycled," Cordner says.
"Clothing, books, I-pods, toys, shoes and chocolates come packaged and wrapped in paper, cardboard and plastic film. It is worth noting that much of this can be recycled.
"Even if it is not the entire package, many of the materials such as cardboard and wrapping paper can go in the recycling bin.”
To find out which materials go in which bin, go to www.recyclingnearyou.com.au or phone National Recycling Hotline on 1300 733 712.
Please note: Polystyrene foam which many appliances and electronics items come packaged in does not go in the recycle bin.
It can be mailed or dropped off at recycling depots listed on the REPSA website: www.repsa.org.au
“Have a fantastic and safe Christmas this year and don’t forget that when you open your gifts take a close look at the packaging and wrapping materials and put the appropriate recyclables in the recycling bin.”
The Covenant brings brand owners and the packaging supply and recovery chains together to find better ways to re-design, reuse and recycle packaging so it is sustainable.
* Industry, governments and community groups sign the National Packaging Covenant and commit to improved environmental packaging outcomes.
Signing is voluntary, yet brand owners who do not sign may face state government regulations. Signatories make a financial contribution, matched by Governments and this helps fund more than 70 projects across Australia worth more than $90 million - from litter education to improved glass recycling or new markets for reprocessed plastics. www.packagingcovenant.org.au
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