Overview:

A range of recycling bins made from recycled polyethylene (black colour only) as well as virgin aluminium. Products are fully recyclable at end of life and are suitable for exterior commercial applications.

Product Description:

Recycling bins made from 100% (black colour only is 100% recycled) recycled polyethylene that has been UV stabilized to not rust, dent, chip or fracture with an anodized virgin aluminium trim.

Other colours are available in virgin polyethylene material with no recycled content. All Littersmart Products are recyclable at end of life and encourage recycling through their use both of which reduce waste to landfill.

All bins come with polyethylene liners which are all manufactured from black recycled polyethylene. Moulded polyethylene used contains no VOCs.

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Country of Origin

Manufactured and Designed in Australia.

Polyethylene sourced from Asia, the Middle East and USA.

Ecospecifier Issues of Concern / Red Lights

None

Assessment Comparison

Standard aluminium and plastic recycling bins

Availability:

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Other information:

Information last verified on 6/11/2008.

Assessment Criteria Satisfied

ENERGY/GREENHOUSE

Low energy in production

HABITAT & LAND

Reduced terrestrial impact

RESOURCE DEPLETION & EFFICIENCY

Post-consumer recycled content Post-Industrial recycled content Reuse potential Reduce material use

HUMAN HEALTH

Low/reduced offgassing Reduced toxics or carcinogens

POLLUTION TO ENVIRONMENT

Reduced chemical toxicity through Life Cycle Low/no carcinogens through life-cycle Reduced smog-forming potential

OTHER VITAL SIGNS

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