ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT

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1 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT COPYRIGHT DECEMBER 2011

2 HEAD OFFICE & DISTRIBUTION CENTRE 11 Harrick Road PO Box 1477, Tullamarine Vic 3043 Australia Telephone: Facsimile: Website: Dear Customer, RE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Please find enclosed a copy of our Environmental Impact Report. Our company has been involved in recycled and recyclable products and waste minimization since 1969 and we are continually expanding on our waste minimisation initiatives. We first produced the Environmental Impact Report in 1988, in response to queries received regarding the manufacture and disposal of various products, both recyclable and non recyclable. Over the years we have added to the report as new products and initiatives became available. We are pleased to advise that we are a signatory to the Australian Packaging Covenant, which is a co-regulatory agreement between key stakeholders in the packaging supply chain and all tiers of Government to minimize the environmental impacts of consumer packaging in Australia. The original covenant was created in 1999, and a revised version has been in place since Its core purpose is to assist industry to reduce the amount of packaging waste going to landfill using the principle of product stewardship ; that is, taking responsibility over the life cycle of the packaging from design to disposal. In addition, it will help reduce energy and other resources: water, energy, trees and so on. With climate change, drought and land degradation impacting on business and society, this is an important step for all businesses. We hope that our report provides the answers to your questions and assists you in fulfilling your environmental obligations, but if further information is required, please do not hesitate to contact Richard Park on DECEMBER 2011

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5 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 1. PAPER BAGS WHITE ALL FLAT & BLOCK BOTTOM SOS BAGS Trees - Local with some imported pulp for added strength. Some recycled paper is used. 2. PAPER BAGS - BROWN Trees - Local with some imported pulp for added strength. Some recycled paper is used. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere No bleaching. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 1 OF 8

6 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 3. a. PAPER PLATES - CHINET 3. b. PAPER PLATES - SUGAR CANE 4. TRAYS / CLAMS - ENVIRO / ECOLOGY BLUE Made from 100% recycled material. Made from 100% sugar cane. Made of recycled paper. Printed non heavy metal ink. Vegetable base inks are used. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Minimum bleaching. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Power used - steam generated by natural gas. Water is recycled during process. - All surfaces have no residue or transmutation when in contact with food. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere If burnt, atmosphere If buried degrades. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 2 OF 8

7 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 5. CELLOPHANE SANDWICH WRAPS & BAGS Cellulose from wood product. 6. CAKE BOXES Made of recycled board. If printed, non heavy metal ink used. 7. PAPER CUPS COATED IN POLYETHYLENE COFFEE, MILKSHAKE & ALL COLD DRINK CUPS Bleached white board, polyethylene coated and glued. Non heavy metal ink. Chemically treated wood fibre. Water recycled and no chemical pollution emitted. Power used - steam generated by natural gas. Bleaching used as per white bags. Polyethylene as per all other poly products. - all products approved for food and drink. - All surfaces have no residue or transmutation when in contact with food. - all products approved for food and drink. Degradable. If burnt, atmosphere If buried degrades. Stable Landfill. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 3 OF 8

8 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 8. GREASEPROOF PAPER Paper unbleached Not white in appearance. Suitable for food. No transmutations. 9. CUTLERY - WOODEN Natural Birch Wood. Laminate By-product. 10. CUTLERY & PLATES - CORNSTARCH Cornstarch, genetically modified corn, primarily compounded in a proprietary pollution free resin. Stamped and pressed using heat and recycled water to produce steam. Pollution Free. But high energy used in production. Product can soften in heat, but not harmful. Degradable. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere Suitable for normal composting or landfill. Will only degrade in a controlled composting environment. No dioxin emission in case of incineration. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 4 OF 8

9 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 11. DUAL PAK OVENABLE BOARD Imported paper. Virgin pulp used. Water is used to prepare board for moulding. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. 12. FOOD PAILS Virgin liquid paper board. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Degradable. Suitable for composting. Degradable. Suitable for composting. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 5 OF 8

10 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 13. ECOLOGY BLUE BY - RECYCLED TOILET TISSUES 14. SILVER TOILET ROLLS Recycled Paper. Recycled Paper. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 6 OF 8

11 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 15. GOLD FACIAL TISSUES, GOLD TOILET ROLLS & WHITE SERVIETTES 16. RECYCLED WHITE SERVIETTES Plantation Grown Trees used. Virgin Pulp. Recycled Paper. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 7 OF 8

12 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PRODUCTS or PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED FROM RECYCLED MATERIAL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 17. ECOLOGY BLUE WIPES 18. NON WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE CARRY BAGS Plantation Grown Trees used. Virgin Pulp to make cellulose fibre (rayon). Vegetable food dyes. Non woven polypropylene (P.P.) fabric is made of spun bond polypropylene. Bleaching with hydrogen. Water & power for heat. Water is recycled during process. Waterborne emissions. PP = Polypropylene is a plastic noted for its light weight, being less dense than water. Since its melting point is 121 C (250 F), it is used in the manufacture of objects that are sterilized in the course of their use. Does not contain any harmful substances. Recyclable with paper waste. Biodegradable. But if burnt, atmosphere Completely incinerates without any production of poisonous pollutants. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 8 OF 8

13 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM - LANDFILL PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 1. FOOD WRAP & FILM Oil by-product. Ethylene gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. 2. PLASTIC CUTLERY - POLYSTYRENE Benzene, a by-product of coke manufacture, and ethylene from natural gas or crude oil. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. F410-1 F410-2 low density polyethylene F.D.A. approved. No transmutations. Safe for food. Not easy to recycle because of its size and condition after use. Not degradable. Suitable for stable landfill. Does not degrade. Stable landfill. Not recyclable easily. Non pollutant. A litter problem. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 1 OF 5

14 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM LANDFILL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 3. POLYPROPYLENE CONTAINERS 4. POLYSTYRENE FOOD TRAYS Oil by-product. Ethylene Gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. Polystyrene. effluents, waterborne and solid wastes. The Blowing Agent in this product is Formacell S, which is approved by all Australian Standards. WF315P Polypropylene food grade standard. Completely safe, no transmutations. No transmutations. Safe for food. Suitable for landfill. Efficient incineration/energy recovery. Does not degrade. Stable Landfill. Not recyclable easily. Non pollutant. A litter problem. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 2 OF 5

15 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM LANDFILL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 5. POLYSTYRENE CUPS, FOOD CONTAINERS & CLAMS 6. POLYVINYLCHLORIDE (PVC) FOOD CLAMS & WEDGES Polystyrene. Hydrofluorocarbons used to blow coffee cup foam (HCFC 22) Completely safe and approved by Australian Standards. 48% oil, sodium chloride. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. No transmutations. Safe for food. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. F410-1 F410-2 low density polyethylene F.D.A. approved. Does not degrade. Stable Landfill. Not recyclable easily. Non pollutant. A litter problem. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable if available in economical quantities. If burnt, harmful to atmosphere. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 3 OF 5

16 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM LANDFILL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 7. a. POLYPROPYLENE GLASSES b. STRAWS Oil by-product. Ethylene gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable, but not being sufficient material available to sustain a recycling program. If burnt, harmful to atmosphere. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 4 OF 5

17 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM LANDFILL (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 8. ALUMINIUM CONTAINERS Made from bauxite. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. 9. ALUMINIUM LIDS Board coated with foil. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. Foil film attached with water based adhesive. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. Slow degradability. Not commonly recycled with cans etc. Slow degradability. Not commonly recycled with cans etc. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 5 OF 5

18 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PLASTICS PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 1. SHO BOWLS CLEAR Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Crude Oil. 2. CUPS & LIDS - PET Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET). Crude Oil. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. effluents, and waterborne and solid wastes. Meets all Australian environmental standards. No transmutations. Safe for food. No transmutations. Safe for food. Does not degrade. Stable landfill. Non pollutant. A litter problem. Does not degrade. Stable landfill. Non pollutant. A litter problem. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 1 OF 3

19 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PLASTICS (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 3. BAGS - POLYETHYLENE HD CARRY BAGS 4. BAGS - POLYETHYLENE CLEAR BREAD BAGS Oil by-product. Ethylene Gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. Oil by-product. Ethylene Gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. effluents, waterborne and solid wastes. effluents, waterborne and solid wastes. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. F410-1 F410-2 low density polyethylene F.D.A. approved. Completely harmless if food grade standards used. F410-1 F410-2 low density polyethylene F.D.A. approved. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable if available in economical quantities. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable if available in economical quantities. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 2 OF 3

20 - Environmental Impact Report SUGGESTED WASTE STREAM RECYCLABLE PLASTICS (cont) PRODUCT MANUFACTURED WITH 5. BAGS POLYPROPYLENE 6. GARBAGE BAGS - POLYETHYLENE Oil by-product. Ethylene Gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. Oil by-product. Ethylene Gas. Small molecule monomers converted to polymers. Recycled Polyethylene used with some virgin material for added strength. effluents, waterborne and solid wastes. effluents, waterborne and solid wastes. WF315P Polypropylene food grade standard. Completely safe, no transmutations. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable if available in economical quantities. If burnt, harmful to atmosphere. Not biodegradable. Not photodegradable. Suitable stable landfill. Recyclable if available in economical quantities. If burnt, harmful to atmosphere. MAY (1) 2008 COPYRIGHT PAGE 3 OF 3

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