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News Release from: Axion Recycling | Subject: PVC recycling target
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 August 2007
Recovinyl set to beat 2007 PVC recycling
target
Latest figures show the Recovinyl scheme is set to exceed its PVC-U recycling target for 2007, with more than 15,000 tonnes already recorded by the end of June.
This volume exceeds post-use PVC recycled tonnages for the whole of 2006 Roger Morton, of Axion Recycling, Recovinyl's UK agents, is delighted with the results, saying: 'At this rate, we look set to beat the 30,000 tonnes target by the end of year
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Major investment in new plant and equipment by many of our recyclers has resulted in significant increases in volumes, with particular growth in post-consumer windows.' Since its launch in 2005, the PVC-U industry's recycling initiative is proving extremely successful in the UK.
It encourages greater recycling of post-use plastic from items as diverse as end-of-life window and door frames to cable management products, flooring and piping from the horticultural industry.
Much of the plastic recyclate goes back into new products and Recovinyl has welcomed the increasing use of 100% recycled PVC-U in new building products, such as cladding, that demonstrates the material's sustainability and ability to be recycled many times.
Roger continues: 'As well as diverting material from landfill, recycling preserves natural resources with associated savings in energy and provides a significant reduction in carbon emissions compared to using virgin polymer.
'We are now seeing a great deal of interest in flexible PVC, with greater amounts of cable from building and construction projects coming through.
Flooring and signage are two other areas showing increased interest, which we expect to result in significant tonnage growth over the next 12 months.' Recovinyl is also working with manufacturers who are keen to include high grade recycled content in their products, such as the DIY and computer sectors for example.
Roger adds: 'Advanced recycling techniques are providing high quality PVC and other plastic recyclate that can successfully be re-used in a variety of new products.' Recovinyl is funded by the PVC industry body Vinyl 2010 formed to demonstrate commitment to sustainable development.
It is backed by the British Plastics Federation and supported by the Waste and Resources Action Programme www.wrap.org.uk.
For more information, contact Axion Recycling on 0161 426 7731 or visit the website at.
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