Core philosophy.
The plastic resource must be for highest and best use. We do this by mechanically processing (cleaning, heating to melting point, and
change its shape). Once the plastic can no longer be reprocessed mechanically (after 8 or more times) then we will send the plastic for advanced recycling or waste to energy.
Our Toowoomba Facility
Our people have been working on this project since 2015. Lead by Stewart Ford, and supported by industry specialists, he has researched and developed the facility to operate as efficiently as possible.
The facility will be commissioned in late 2023 and be operational in January 2024. The equipment is currently being manufactured and the site upgraded. Private tours for schools will be available mid 2024.
Big Bag Recovery provides feedstock (plastic bags) for Circular Communities Australia to manufacture into resin pellets and new products.
What is Big Bag Recovery?
Bag Recovery is the Australian Government Accredited Product Stewardship scheme for plastic bags over 15 kg/l of contents (sacks and bulk bags). The program only includes recyclable bags that are woven polypropylene (wPP) and low-density polyethylene (LDPE). The program allows for two sizes: sacks and bulk bags.