INDUSTRY PARTNERS

ISSUE 1 - SEPTEMBER 2020

INSIDE LOOK

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As we all adapt to the new landscape of these challenging times, Replas continues to be ‘open

for business’ and is committed to fi nding sustainable solutions for the most problematic waste

stream — soft plastic. As proud partners of the Red Group ‘REDcycle’ program, we realise that

together, with other brand owners, we can close the loop and develop new products with even

greater community engagement.

We encourage you to contact the team at Replas so we can share some exciting ways for you to

honour your sustainable procurement and committment to the Circular Economy.

CIRCULAR ECONOMY SOLUTIONS WITH REPLAS

03 Industry Ini a ves

04 New Product - Replas Hand Sani ser Sta on

05 Retail Case Study - Coles

06 Brand Case Study - lululemon

07 Brand Case Study - Mars Petcare 08 Brand Case Study - Simplot

09 Retail Case Study - Woolworths

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S The PepsiCo Foundation has granted Clean Up Australia $650,000 to

help educate consumers on the importance of soft plastic recovery and

recycling in Australia. In February, PepsiCo Australia in partnership

with Clean Up Australia and REDcycle, launched Greening the Green,

a 12-week program with 110 local sporting facilities across the country.

This program is designed to improve existing waste management and

resource recovery by changing behaviour and providing better waste

management resources.

Upon successful completion of the 12-week program, participating

sporting facilities will receive equipment made from recycled plastic,

such as table settings and benches made by Replas — Australia’s

leading manufacturers of products made from soft plastics.

TRaCE is a new circular economy program developed by REDgroup,

designed to facilitate the increased use of products containing recycled

content. The program will build and support resilient end markets for

products containing recycled packaging materials, starting with soft

plastic. Participants in the program support the pull through of material

by making annual commitments to buy products containing recycled

content from TRaCE partner manufacturers.

TRaCE verifi es the origin and movement of materials through the

supply chain while also providing structure to enable stakeholders to

actively participate in the circular economy in a measurable way.

Email: trace@redgroup.net.au

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REPLAS HAND SANITISER STATION

Protect your community and the environment with a Replas Hand

Sanitiser Station. Our new and improved free-standing units are

made with 100% post-consumer recycled plastic — 70% juice

bottles and 30% soft plastics collected through the REDcycle

program.

Height: 1220mmWidth Top: 330mmWidth Bottom: 370mmDepth: 330mm

$230

ENQUIRE NOW

Delivered Assembled

Includes Hand Sani ser & Holder

Custom Branding Op ons

A tangible example of your commitment to the Circular Economy

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A custom Replas solution now a standard for Coles Stores

COLES

Coles Supermarkets are leading the way by rolling out 100% recycled plastic Cardboard Box holders,

from Replas, across their stores in Victoria. Armstrong Creek, Campbellfi eld, Croydon, Glenferrie,

Melton West and Tooronga are the latest VIC locations, with seven more being delivered to South

Australia. The Cardboard Box holders are now listed as a standard product for Coles Supermarkets

Australia wide!

The Cardboard Box holders are the latest collaborative innovation from Replas and Coles using 30%

REDcycle soft plastic material, and 70% juice and milk bottles, post consumer plastic waste.

POST-CONSUMER RECYCLED SHEETING

100 % Solid Plas c Sheets

Thickness range from 10-30mm

Smooth surface fi nish

Versa le product suitable for an array of applica ons

VIEW PRODUCT

CASE STUDY

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LULULEMON

“We were really excited to be able to buy back our soft plastics in the form of loungers and a picnic

setting to be set up at our Distribution Centre. Finding a circular model for our soft plastics is a great

option and it is something we look for. Being able to know that your plastic is sent to a reputable

company to be made into another product, is a huge win.”

- Kathryn Goodwin, Sustainability Specialist for lululemon

NEW STYLE LAGUNA LOUNGE

CASE STUDY

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MARS PETCARE

Albury City Council and Mars Petcare joined forces to create a haven for dogs and their owners in

East Albury. Mars Australia provided a fi nancial contribution and 40 Mars team-members worked to

install dog agility equipment, and 8 recycled-plastic seats from Replas.

“This has been a very positive partnership to provide great facilities for dog owners across the city.”

- Rob Sharpe, Open Space Project Offi cer

CASE STUDY

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SIMPLOT

“We chose to buy back picnic tables and bench seats to play our part in the circular economy.”

“Simplot visited Replas and saw the great work turning plastic material that traditionally went to landfi ll

but are now recycled into reusable and practical products. Our factory saw an opportunity to buy back

some of the plastic that may very well may have originally come from our factory. We intend to

continue to reduce our plastic impact on the environment by eliminating waste plastic. Thank you

Replas for an option for us to continue to put more products back, our employees have welcomed this

initiative and is a positive talking point at our work breaks.”

- Anthony Mee, Safety, Health, Environment and Well-Being Manager at Simplot Australia

CASE STUDY

WOOLWORTHS

Woolworths are leading the way to ‘Close the Loop’

by purchasing recycled plastic products to be used

in their stores and car parks. Most noticably are the

Replas seats for customers that are placed in the

front of stores all across the country. Woolworths

include a plaque or routed text on their seats to

send a clear message that says ‘Our very green

bench, made from 98% recycled plastics’.

Recycled-plastic Wheel Stops have also been

installed by ADCO Constructions. “It is excellent to

see Woolworths waste being used as Wheel Stops.

The quality of each is quite impressive since the

refl ectors have been recessed in, so over time the

car tyres will not come into contact with the

refl ector.Thus, making it last many years longer.”

- Matthew Rouhani ADCO Constructions

CASE STUDY

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POLYROK - COMING SOON

Replas is proud to introduce Polyrok, a sustainable replacement for

mineral course aggregates in concrete footpaths. This is made from

100% post-consumer soft plastic material, recovered through the

REDcycle program.

Register your interest to include this sustainable innovation in your next

major project.

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With new technology and a greater understanding of REDcycle material,

Replas is now able to create new products

in new ways without boundaries –

limited only by your imagination!

Replas is inviting you to contact

us and share your ideas, to

see if we can make your new

product come to life whilst

diverting more soft plastic

from landfi ll.

GET IN TOUCH:

M: 0437 132 615

E: lisa.benfell@replas.com.au

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