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Plastics New Zealand is the Trade Association for the Plastics Manufacturing Industry in New Zealand. We represent New Zealand manufacturers, raw material suppliers and recyclers of plastic products. The site is designed to provide up to date and factual information on Plastics in New Zealand.
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NZ Plastics Industry news and information
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Plastics New Zealand Annual Report 2009
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Packaging Accord Year 5 report
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Design for the Environment is about developing products in a way
that minimises their environmental impact. By using Design for the Environment principles, a good quality, desirable and cost-effective product can be developed that also has a reduced impact on the environment.
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Managing the Transition: Degradable Plastics In New Zealand – A Guide and Industry Commitment. The purpose of this guide is to help all those designing products with degradable plastic polymers (raw material suppliers, manufactures, brand owners) to take a lifecycle approach
and understand and apply all relevant factors.
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Plastics Identification Code
This international code was developed to meet recyclers' needs while providing manufacturers with a consistent, uniform system that could apply worldwide.
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The Packaging Council of New Zealand is industry’s voice on policies affecting packaging and packaging waste.
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Chlorine chemistry helps conserve energy and water resources by delivering clean drinking water through sustainable PVC pipe.
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The Vinyl Council of Australia is a members-based organisation established in June 1998. Members include manufacturers of vinyl resin, vinyl compounds, vinyl and recycled vinyl products, and suppliers of additives and services to PVC product manufacturers.
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RONZ is the industry organisation that represents, advocates for, and advances, the diverse interests of its business members, the recyclers
of NZ.
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Standards New Zealand is the national Standards body and the operating arm of the Standards Council. As part of New Zealand's standards and conformance infrastructure, we are responsible for managing the development and distribution of Standards across a
range of sectors.
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The Society of Plastics Engineers is home to nearly 20,000 plastics professionals in more than 70 countries around the world.
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Business NZ - the voice of business Committed to New Zealand's success by promoting sustainable growth through free enterprise.
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