How an Industry Lead PVC Plastic Pipes Recycling Scheme Can Change Perceptions, Educate, and Provide Valuable Insights for a More Sustainable Solution

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This paper looks at how an industry has collaborated in developing a plastics recycling scheme to educate and change the perception of PVC plastic pipes, change end users’ behaviours, capture valuable and reliable data on waste generated during construction. It takes you on the journey of the development of the scheme, the insights, and learnings, along with the challenges and the key areas for success with the goal of using this information to implement long-term sustainable solutions.