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“Bags made from true PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) plastic have generally the smallest environmental impact profiles and can be considered the most ‘eco-friendly’ materials for waste bags.” – IFEU Life Cycle Assessment of Waste Bags, June 2009
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IS THE MOST ECO-FRIENDLY MATERIAL FOR WASTE BAGS! The IFEU (Institut für Energie und Umweltforschung or in English, Institute for Energy and Environmental Research) released a Life Cycle Assessment study in June 2009 comparing the environmental performance of waste bags for residual waste collection made from virgin polyethylene against those made ‐ fully or in part ‐ from post‐consumer recycled material (PCR). The study contains the following conclusions regarding bags made with PCR plastic: “Bags made from true PCR (Post Consumer Recycled) plastic have generally the smallest environmental impact profiles and can be considered the most ‘eco-friendly’ materials for waste bags; provided the bags can be made and also perform (i.e. are technically fit for purpose) at thickness similar to those made from virgin material.” “This current LCA study shows that the use of PCR in waste bags has the potential to improve the environmental performance of waste bags.” “Provided that PCR content does not increase the weight of the bags considerably, waste bags with PCR content are a recommendable option for bag producers and retailers.” Once a material or finished product has served its intended use and has been diverted or recovered from waste destined for disposal, it is then considered “post‐ consumer.” Having completed its life as a consumer item, it can then be recycled as such. This differs from “pre‐consumer” or “post‐ industrial” waste, which is generated by industrial or manufacturing waste. With respect to bags made from biodegradable plastics, or biobags, the study states: “The current bags made from…biodegradable plastics have less favorable environmental impact profiles than the other materials examined.” “Improvements, particulary of biobags, can be expected within the next years…Yet, none of the improvement scenarios examined indicated an overall environmental performance better than that of the current PE bags.” Located in Heidelburg, Germany, the IFEU (Institut für Energie und Umweltforschung) was founded in 1978. Since then IFEU has established itself as an independent centre of excellence for environmental research. Its expertise covers areas like environmental implications of transport, energy supply and renewable energy sources, life cycle assessment, air pollution control, sustainable development, environmental impact assessment, and environmental management. IFEU’s client list includes the World Bank, the European Commission, German Ministries on the Federal and State level, regional and local governments, national and international foundations, industry associations, companies and environmental organizations. For more information about IFEU, visit www.ifeu.org. 102014