Services
Paper & Cardboard Recycling
Only 62% of paper and cardboard was recycled in Australia in 2020/2021. Waste increased significantly but recycled tonnage remained fairly constant. Collected cardboard and paper are sorted separately and then baled into 900 kg bales. The bales are then transported to a recycling facility either in Australia or in Asia (Approximately 70% exported to Asia as insufficient capacity in Australia). The bales are then unstrapped and sorted, cleaned, shredded and formed into useable material.
- Diverts paper and cardboard from landfills
- Baled materials are recycled domestically or exported
- Reduces waste disposal costs and supports a circular economy
Plastic Recycling
Plastic recycling is an enigma – plastic use is expected to more than double by 2050. However, just 14% of all plastics in Australia are recycled despite the efforts of governments and environmental companies to create a “circular economy”. Many countries have banned the import of plastic feedstock for recycling and this creates new problems for a number of Australian businesses willing to recycle. Papertrade collects, sorts and bales to a high standard that currently ensures that some Australian recyclers will still accept bales from Papertrade for recycling.
- Ensures soft plastics are prepared for recycling
- Reduces the volume of plastics heading to landfills
- Supports the development of a circular economy for plastics
Secure Destruction
Based at our Seven Hills site, our document shredder can shred all documents/brochures/magazines into an illegible form that is then baled for recycling at an overseas facility. The growth in computer hacking has reportedly led to an increase in demand for this additional level of security.
- Protects sensitive information with secure shredding
- Ensures shredded materials are responsibly recycled
- Meets industry standards for secure destruction