Posts Tagged ‘Sustainability’
The Simple Pizza Box and What It Means to Recycling
To the team here at Seraphim Plastics, it isn’t difficult to distinguish the differences between consumer plastic recycling and industrial plastic recycling. It is something we deal with every day. Understanding the differences is not so easy for the average consumer, though. People might know what post-consumer plastics are, but they do not tend to…
Read MoreScrap Plastic and Managing Commercial Waste
Waste is an unavoidable part of life. Humans generate waste in everything we do. Therefore, we also need to manage that waste. Doing so is difficult enough at home. But in a commercial setting, waste management can be nothing short of daunting. The good news is that it can be done effectively with the right…
Read MoreFilipino Government Paying Manila Residents to Recycle
The Filipino government recently launched an ambitious plan designed to encourage more recycling in the capital city of Manila. The new program pays residents to drop off both biodegradable waste and certain recyclable materials, like PET water bottles. In its early stages, the program seems to be working. But is it sustainable? The idea of…
Read More3 Things That Would Put Plastic Recycling on Par with Paper
Here at Seraphim Plastics, we are extremely proud of the fact that we recycle large volumes of industrial plastic waste every year. We are not alone. Other industrial plastic recycling outfits across the country do the same thing. And still, the vast majority of plastic we use in this country doesn’t get recycled. Contrast that…
Read MoreIndustrial Plastic Recycling: Remaking the Future
You’ve probably seen reports of plastic debris filling up landfills and harming natural ecosystems, resulting in plastic straw bans, tighter regulations, and more. As the effects of environmental damage continue to gain attention, recycling is top of mind for businesses and consumers alike. For most, recycling everyday bottles and cans is second nature, but the…
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