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What happens to the plastic packaging once it is collected?

April 26, 2017collected happens packaging plastic

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What happens to the plastic packaging once it is collected?

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The plastic is fed via a conveyor onto a sorting line, the cans are removed by magnets and the bottles are then baled. Bales are sent to reprocessing companies in the UK and are made into items such as drainage pipes, waste bins, park benches, food and drinks packaging and even fleeces.