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Merry Christmas from PcRecycling

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We would like to wish all our PcRecycling fans a very Merry Christmas.

Keep safe these holidays.

Dec
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Green gifts on wish-list this holiday season

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United States: Throughout the festive season, many shoppers will be looking for – and be willing to pay more for – recyclable gifts, a new study commissioned by the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) has found.

Some 66% of Americans say they pay attention to information about a product’s recycled content before buying it. Also, they wouldn’t mind paying up to 10% more for the product if it contains recycled content and 13% more if the item is fully recyclable.

‘The data show that design for recycling not only benefits the environment and saves energy, but can increase a company’s bottom line,’ comments ISRI president Robin Wiener. ‘Consumers look for and are demanding more information about a product’s recyclability. Manufacturers that create products with recycling in mind can gain a significant edge over their competitors.’

According to the poll, 86% of respondents would appreciate manufacturers designing products for ease of disassembly in preparation for recycling. Introducing a ‘Recycling Guide’ label on products is what 81% of US consumers would like to see, providing details of the specific parts and percentage of the product that can be recycled.

Convenience remains an important issue, the survey once again demonstrates. Some 62% of consumers stated that they would ‘probably not’ recycle if the product in question was not convenient to recycle. Just under 19% of respondents said the product’s packaging is important as well, taking into account the materials used and its recyclability.

The Harris Poll survey targeted over 2000 consumers of 18 years and above. The complete report containing all the findings is available on the ISRI website at www.isri.org

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Calling for entries to ReTree Festival

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ReTree Festival, a Recycled and Crafted Christmas Tree Exhibition

Hutt City Council has teamed up with Te Omanga Hospice to bring the first Recycled Christmas Tree exhibition to the region.

Entries are now open for the exhibition, which invites people to make a Christmas tree from recycled materials. It will raise money for charity through a display of the trees in Lower Hutt’s CBD.

“We’re calling for local artists, children, outside-the-box thinkers and everyone with a passion for recycling, Christmas, or both to bring this year’s most extraordinary tree competition alive, says Natalie Hormann, Project Coordinator.

“The Re-Tree exhibition celebrates recycling and creativity in our city and aims to bring some peace, enjoyment and fun into the busy pre-Christmas period.”

As well as raising money through donations at the exhibition, ReTree Festival raises awareness about environmental issues and things we can do to help, in particular re-purposing objects that would otherwise end up in the landfill.

“Artificial trees are usually made of petrochemicals, polyvinyl chloride (PVC), metals, and sometimes even lead. They are not fire-resistant; they can’t be recycled and are used for a short period before ending up in the landfill. By making one from recycled or natural materials you are helping to protect and promote a sustainable city,” says Natalie.

There are two categories for the event: Recycled, Natural/Crafters and a separate schools section.

The full criteria for the event and online registration is available athuttcity.govt.nz/ReTree

The Christmas trees will be exhibited through December starting with a special launch being planned for 30 November in the Lower Hutt CBD.

For further information contact Natalie Hormann, Environmental Sustainability Advisor on 04 570 6666 or email Natalie.Hormann@huttcity.govt.nz

 

Source: Hutt City Council