Controlled Disposal Facility
Controlled disposal facilities are considered the last available option for material disposal. TARGET USERS: Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The increasing awareness of public health and environmental quality concerns are expected to provide the impetus that is needed to develop and implement a sustainable approach to managing solid wastes and rehabilitation of the existing open dumps. MORE INFORMATION: […]
Ocean Plastic Reinvented
Certified averted ocean plastic material can be effectively transformed into versatile, consumer-friendly products. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The demand for recycled ocean plastic products has grown significantly in recent years, creating commercial opportunities that also informs and engage the public. MORE INFORMATION: See more at OceanWorks. THE PROBLEM An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic trash […]
Ocean Plastic
Ocean Plastic® is a range of premium materials for the sports, fashion, and luxury industries made from intercepted and upcycled marine plastic debris. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Industry KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Ocean Plastic® is a premium material, and as such, comes at a price premium over conventional plastic materials. MORE INFORMATION: https://www.parley.tv/updates/parley-ocean-plastic THE PROBLEM Plastic debris continues to pollute the ocean, shorelines […]
Incineration Tax
Incineration taxes are charged to waste incineration operators to help drive waste away from incinerator facilities towards preferable disposal alternatives, including reuse, recycling, and composting. TARGET USERS: Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Incineration tax can be an effective instrument that diverts plastic waste away from incinerator facilities, but it can also be a politically divisive instrument among waste-to-energy advocates. […]
EcoTiles
EcoTiles are a composite material made from recycled plastics and combined with sand and UV stabilizing pigments and are manufactured by a proprietary extrusion process that produces highly durable yet lightweight roof tiles. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Polymers and Engineered Roofing Tiles replicate the look of natural clay and concrete tile, but are half […]
Ecobrick
EcoBricks are building bricks made from waste plastic sachets for use in building and construction. TARGET USERS: Individuals, Businesses, Industry, Government COSTS: Community exchange program – one EcoBrick in exchange for two and half kilos of plastic sachets. For large construction projects, inquire for project quote. KEY CONSIDERATIONS: Only available in the Philippines. MORE INFORMATION: https://www.nestle.com.ph/media/newsfeed/nestle-green-antz-address-waste-plastic-laminates-as-corporations THE PROBLEM Plastic sachets are single-use items that are not […]
Controlled Disposal Facility
Controlled disposal facilities are considered the last available option for material disposal. TARGET USERS: Businesses, Industry, Government KEY CONSIDERATIONS: The increasing awareness on public health andenvironmental quality concerns are expected to provide the impetus that is needed to develop and implement a sustainable approach to manage solid wastes andrehabilitation of the existing open dumps. MORE […]