NCC's Wellington Recycling Resource
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We often get asked what happens to the items that we send off for recycling. There are various videos or items that describe the processes, and we are collecting them here. Know of some others – let us know at [email protected], and well post them up.
Click on the images – please note some of these clips are held on other sites such as Youtube.
Medicine Blister Packs
Blister packs are made of plastic (PVC or PET) and aluminium foil, sometimes with paper components, making them difficult to recycle at home. This machine grinds down the packs, and separates the aluminium from plastic. Ensure packs are empty of pills or vitamins.
Save Board Manufacture (Food and Beverage Carton Recycling)
Video of the Save Board machine at Hamilton, showing the full process from chopping the cartons to final board.
Wellington City Council Kerbside Recycling
What happens, once your recycling is picked up
Auckland City Council Kerbside Recycling
Another "What happens, once your recycling is picked up", from Auckland, but a very interesting video.
Alternative E-waste Recycling
A New Zealand startup has found a way to extract gold from old circuit boards using inexpensive chemicals and microbes that absorb precious metals.
Tyre Recycling
Where Do Tyres Really Go?
Can Recycling
Ministry for the Environment animation of Can Recycling
Plastic Recycling
Ministry for the Environment animation of Plastic Recycling
Glass Recycling
Ministry for the Environment animation of Glass Recycling
Pizza Box Recycling
Ministry for the Environment animation of Pizza Box Recycling
Plastic Container Recycling
Ministry for the Environment animation of Plastic Container Recycling
EV Battery Recycling
This ia a 15 minute programme which covers the Atilium recycling plant in the UK. It is not NZ, but is a very detailed information source about the benefits of recycling EV batteries, and the process.
We welcome ideas for further information that could be collected here, any more video clips we should add? Please let us know your ideas at [email protected].