The soft plastic recycling scheme will soon be expanding to Northland.

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A plastic recycling plan was operating at the three day event, Mr Waqa said.

WasteMINZ has released research on plastic recycling around the country with some startling results.

It is also looking to boost plastic recycling and encourage alternatives - such as Mitte.

We have also found that if you get plastic recycling right it triggers further engagement.

Soft plastic recycling is back in action in Auckland after a hiatus since December 2018.

Fix kerbside plastic recycling to be more consistent throughout Aotearoa and phase out low-grade plastic products.

Improvements have to be made Europe, he says, has to quadruple its plastic recycling infrastructure by 2025.

A $124 million investment will go towards recycling infrastructure such as plastic recycling and reprocessing plants.

The plastic recycling industry was surprised -and horrified -by the exemption from the charge for biodegradable bags.

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With its plastic recycling plant, pristine white buildings and high-tech tractors, it comes across as a thoroughly efficient operation.

They said the innovation was a positive and potential game changing step towards dealing with New Zealand's plastic recycling challenge.

The rigid plastic will be separated at the recycling facility and consigned to a plastic recycling facility in Europe or Asia.

He said the indications were that soft plastic recycling schemes were increasingly effective and the idea should not be written off.