At Forward Plastics, we believe better recycling starts with better understanding. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting the new Waste-Ed with Kate plastics recycling video series throughout June.
Created by recycling educator Kate Fenwick in partnership with Plastics NZ, the series is designed to help New Zealand households better understand how plastics recycling works, what can and can’t be recycled, and why it matters.
The first video launches today and tackles one of the biggest questions people have about recycling:
What can actually go into your kerbside recycling bin?
For many people, recycling can feel confusing – especially when it comes to plastics. Different plastic types are managed differently, and incorrect recycling can contaminate loads and reduce the amount of material that can actually be recovered and reused.
The Waste-Ed with Kate series aims to simplify that conversation in a practical, easy-to-understand way, with a strong focus on commonly recycled plastics including:
- #1 PET
- #2 HDPE
- #5 PP
These are plastics widely used in everyday packaging across New Zealand and are among the most commonly collected and recycled materials through kerbside systems.
As a New Zealand manufacturer of plastic packaging, sustainability and responsible material use are important to us. Forward Plastics actively works with recycled plastics, including post-consumer recycled HDPE sourced from New Zealand milk bottles, helping support local circular recycling outcomes.
Education plays a critical role in improving recycling systems. The better households understand what belongs in recycling bins – and how to prepare materials correctly – the better the outcome for everyone involved, from consumers through to recyclers and manufacturers.
We’re excited to support initiatives like Waste-Ed with Kate that encourage informed conversations and practical action around recycling in New Zealand.
Watch Kate’s first video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/_rz5iR_O1M8
We encourage everyone to follow the series throughout June as more videos are released covering recycling myths, contamination, preparing recycling correctly, and how the recycling system actually works behind the scenes.
Together, better knowledge can lead to better recycling outcomes for New Zealand.
