Welsh plastics manufacturers are being encouraged to use more recycled material in their processes to help save money and look after the environment.
The Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) Cymru says that only 25 per cent of firms in the sector are using recycled plastic, according to Plastics & Rubber Weekly.
In a bid to dramatically increase this figure and create a bigger market for recycled plastic, WRAP Cymru has started REMake.
This scheme provides expert support for small business, to help them understand how recycled plastics can drive their business forward.
"Not only will it help to reduce the amount of waste that manufacturers in Wales send to landfill and encourage them to reduce their reliance on virgin materials, but it will also help to stimulate new markets for recyclate," the head of WRAP Cymru Beth Winkley told the publication.
This follows news that a new initiative, the Construction Recycling Alliance, has been set up to help companies in the UK building sector access recycled materials and send less waste to landfill.
Typical Guttridge equipment used in the plastics recycling industry includes:
