There are many things that affect our environment and plastic waste is most likely the biggest.

What is ahead of us all:

World population seven billion to 10 billion by 2100Australia’s population is growing by 260 thousand people per annum Waste increases by at least 300% every 10 years.Increased demand from growing economies, leads to massive increases in waste.Local jurisdictions tightening laws on waste.Increased costs associated with long term waste problems.“Change in direction” will benefit ALL

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1996 2006 2011 2015 2016

Rate of recycling of all types of Plastic as a percentage of output

1996

2006

2011

2015

2016

38%

24%

30%

17%20%

Plastic is a By-Product

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20%

40%

60%

80%

100%

Crude Oil Barrel

Plastics

Other Feedstocks

Asphalt

LPG

Heating Oil

Other Products

Heavy Fuel

Jet Fuel

Diesel

Petrol

1.70%

1.72%

3.00%

3.85%

3.92%

9.85%

3.94%

8.55%

20.61%

42.86%

1.7% of a barrel of oil makes plastic.

If plastic is not made, then this portion would have to be burnt off with gases going into the atmosphere.

What is it?

“It is a resin based additive which is included in the manufacturing

process that allows single use plastic to safely Oxo-Biodegrade after use.”

Developed by Wells Plastics Ltd. UK

Added to Resins when products are being made

Breaks down should a product enter the environment or waterways

Can be recycled in the mainstream systems

Environmentally safe (Approved by major International authorities)

Food contact safe (Approved by International bodies such as US FDA)

When fully embrittled is safely consumed by microbiological processes

“Brands are important to getthe cut through.

These brands / registered Trademarksfocus on the Environment”

As a key brand it seeks to convey the message

over a wide range of products.

A number of products have been developed using Reverte® additive, produced and tested in the marketplace. These are all Oxo-Biodegradable.