ccm Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 We took a car load of cardboard packaging to the Southern Amenity Site at the weekend. The cardboard had the recycling symbol all over it. When we asked the female assistant at the site where we put it to be recycled, she informed us to chuck it on the main pile as it would be ''recycled at the 'Energy from Waste plant' in Douglas" Speechless ..... And I've since been told that so far no 'energy from waste' has been produced. I don't know if this has been the case ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 We took a car load of cardboard packaging to the Southern Amenity Site at the weekend. The cardboard had the recycling symbol all over it. When we asked the female assistant at the site where we put it to be recycled, she informed us to chuck it on the main pile as it would be ''recycled at the 'Energy from Waste plant' in Douglas" Speechless ..... And I've since been told that so far no 'energy from waste' has been produced. I don't know if this has been the case ..... Yes,quite! If you look at most packaging these days you will see a logo indicating that it CAN be recycled. If we were in Europe there would be an obligation to recover cardboard for recycling.Even Britain is getting round to the idea. Please contact John Shimmin and Ken Kinrade at DLGE and also your local authority to tell them you would like to see cardboard recycling facilties on the island. The slightly good news is that they do produce electricity at the 'energy from waste facility' but it is waste of natural resources to burn them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggane Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 We took a car load of cardboard packaging to the Southern Amenity Site at the weekend. The cardboard had the recycling symbol all over it. When we asked the female assistant at the site where we put it to be recycled, she informed us to chuck it on the main pile as it would be ''recycled at the 'Energy from Waste plant' in Douglas" Speechless ..... And I've since been told that so far no 'energy from waste' has been produced. I don't know if this has been the case ..... Is there any official word on what is actually recycled from what is put in the recycling bins, there are lots of rumours going round all the time but never any official word, if people are making the effort they have the right to know, agree with above re. 'Energy From Waste' any official answer on what is happening there, as far as I know its due to be de-commissioned in a few years time, given that one of the justifications for the incinerator was that it would produce energy (heating for homes in Pulrose / NSC I seem to remember being mentioned). What actually happens to all the paper / bottles that we recycle, somebody from the government please let us know Does anybody know where there is a recycling bin for plastic bags and tin cans in the south of the Island ? - PSM currently has bottles and paper but don't know where to put plastics / tin cans, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ai_Droid Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 http://www.manxforums.com/forums/index.php...15&start=15 Incinerator – None, repeat none, of the present recyclate you put in the bring banks goes in the incinerator. The paper goes to Shotton in North Wales, where it is recycled, and comes back on a wagon to provide newsprint for IOM Newspapers. A closed loop of recycling, the best possible. Usually that is cost neutral, and for the last few weeks, a very small profit has been made. Aluminium cans are recycled, with cost benefit. Glass is taken to Corletts at Peel, where it is recycled – as “sand” for paving blocks and as “ecosand” for paviour bedding. Not the best way to recycle glass, but better than nothing. There is value in glass if sorted into colours, and that is the aim. Taking glass and cans out of the incinerator stream will actually increase the calorific value of the rest of the waste going through the plant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitro Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 No mention of cardboard in that quote droid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The paper goes to Shotton in North Wales, where it is recycled, and comes back on a wagon to provide newsprint for IOM Newspapers. Umm could it not be done here if the facilities were to be constructed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemonday Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Agreed but as has been said before elsewhere on here, the supermarkets need to look at that as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ai_Droid Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 No mention of cardboard in that quote droid. I don't think there is any cardboard recycling done here. It's a shame, we could and should do more here, particularly tetra packs which are everywhere. But unless more people recycle, there's no call for the specialised plants you need to recycle them. Even then, our populations probably too small to justify it. Far better to avoid using over packaged goods in the first place if you can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Is there any official word on what is actually recycled from what is put in the recycling bins, there are lots of rumours going round all the time but never any official word, if people are making the effort they have the right to know, agree with above re. 'Energy From Waste' any official answer on what is happening there, as far as I know its due to be de-commissioned in a few years time, given that one of the justifications for the incinerator was that it would produce energy (heating for homes in Pulrose / NSC I seem to remember being mentioned). What actually happens to all the paper / bottles that we recycle, somebody from the government please let us know Does anybody know where there is a recycling bin for plastic bags and tin cans in the south of the Island ? - PSM currently has bottles and paper but don't know where to put plastics / tin cans, thanks There is official word all the bloody time... www.gov.im/dlge/waste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Thriller Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I love it when people talk about recycling on the Isle of Man, it makes me laugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mission Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 Why's that then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 I love it when people talk about recycling on the Isle of Man, it makes me laugh Why's that then? Speaking genrally here but: I would suggest because we are a very selfish society. Can you really see the legions of 4wd Finance Sector WAGS bothering to take the time to get their hands dirty by recycling? Besides, they are just far too busy to be bothered with all that kind of stuff, driving the kids to school and all that. I was in Austria recently - my hosts were horrified when I threw a bottle in the bin. They actually re-use theirs rather than break up and recycle. I was in Scotland, and my hosts there always put the likes of teabags and potato peelings in a separate bag for composting. As I say, people on the Isle of Man are just too selfish. Too rich. Same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 When you say people, do you mean you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 When you say people, do you mean you? Bingo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moghrey Mie Posted November 5, 2007 Share Posted November 5, 2007 The paper goes to Shotton in North Wales, where it is recycled, and comes back on a wagon to provide newsprint for IOM Newspapers. Umm could it not be done here if the facilities were to be constructed? No, I think a paper mill is rather a large undertaking for the island. Shotton is part of this group www.w3.upm-kymmene.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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