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MAG 365 have compiled a list of questions and answers relating to their product, their policy on their packaging and their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint.

What are MAG365 tubs made from?

High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). As a company ITL Health are striving towards offering the cleanest magnesium-based supplement products we can to the European market. We pride ourselves in eliminating the use of fillers, binders, excipients and non-actives from our entire product range. Ensuring quality and sustainability. We want to be as honest and transparent as we can about what steps we are taking to ensure our product and packaging is as sustainable as possible, and that we are leaving as small of a carbon footprint as we can.

Here are some of the Frequently Asked Questions we get about our HDPE tubs and our responses.

Why don’t you use glass jars for MAG365?

Glass jars can sometimes be more impactful on the environment than plastic as they use more resources to manufacture and are heavier to ship.

What about other alternatives to plastic?

We are continuing to research other packaging solutions to make sure that we are leaving as small of a carbon footprint as we can, however, many options won’t work for our type of product when we look at the big picture. For instance, if we used paper, it would need to be lined with wax which renders it unrecyclable, and if we use biodegradable bags, most of them have a short shelf life, resulting in wasted product which also contributes to our carbon footprint. We are optimistic about the future as there are continually more options to explore.

Why use HDPE for your MAG365 Tubs?

Many people consider Tupperware to be one of the greatest containers ever made, and of course, it is made HDPE. HDPE plastic is very hard-wearing and does not break down under exposure to sunlight or extremes of heating or freezing. That says a lot about the strength of HDPE and makes it increasingly important that this plastic is recycled. 

Can you recycle your MAG365 Tubs?

YES you can and we encourage you to do so correctly.

Why recycle HDPE?

HDPE is accepted at most recycling centres across the world, as it is one of the easiest plastic polymers to recycle. Most recycling companies will collect HDPE products and take these to large facilities to be repurposed.

HDPE containers are widely accepted at recycling centers because recycling these materials can reduce the cost of products made from these plastics. 

What are the Environmental Benefits of Recycling HDPE?

Recycling HDPE has many benefits. For example, it is more cost efficient to produce a product from recycled HDPE than it is to manufacture ‘virgin’ plastic.

HDPE is the most commonly recycled plastic and is considered one of the safest forms of plastic. It is a relatively simple and cost-effective process to recycle HDPE plastic for secondary use.

What happens my MAG365 tub go once it’s recycled?

Most HDPE products are recycled and repurposed into many new products, including:

• Rope
• Toys
• Pipe fittings
• Chopping Boards
• Hinges
• Recycling bins themselves

What Bin should I use to recycle my MAG365 tubs?

The dry mixed recyclable bins (generally green or blue) can take a range of materials including HDPE. So, pop your empty MAG365 tubs into your clean dry recycle bin and know that your tubs will be recycled and repurposed accordingly.

References:

https://www.azocleantech.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=255 (Accessed Feb 21st 2019)

https://www.wastecare.com/Articles/HPDE_Recycling.htm\ (Accessed Feb 21st 2019)

https://repak.ie/for-home/recycling-symbols/# (Accessed March 11^th 2019)

Irish Waste Management Association http://iwma.ie/household-waste/dry-mixed-recyclable-bin-greenblue/ (Accessed Feb 21st 2019)

https://learn.eartheasy.com/articles/plastics-by-the-numbers/ (Access March 11^th 2019)

What goes in my blue bin? http://www.barnarecycling.com/what-goes-in-my-blue-bin/ (Accessed March 11^th 2019)

Life cycle environmental impacts of carbonated soft drinks https://www.researchgate.net/publication/257679872_Life_cycle_environmental_impacts_of_carbonated_soft_drinks (Accessed April 15th 2019)