Our commitment to the planet
Environmental Impact Statement
Every tonne of PET strapping we recycle keeps plastic out of landfill and measurably reduces Australia's industrial carbon footprint.
1.7t
CO₂-e avoided per tonne recycled vs virgin production
79%
Lower carbon footprint vs virgin PET
100%
PET strapping diverted from landfill
Closed loop
Monomer recovery for new PET production
Carbon Reduction Through Chemical Recycling
Recycled PET carries a carbon footprint of approximately 0.45 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of material. Virgin PET, produced from fossil feedstocks, generates roughly 2.15 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram. That difference — about 1.7 kg CO₂-e per kilogram, or a 79% reduction — is the real climate benefit of recycling PET strapping rather than sending it to landfill.
When PET strapping is diverted from landfill through StrapCycle's chemical recycling pathway, it displaces demand for new virgin resin. The correct comparison is not recycling versus landfill in isolation — it is recycling versus the virgin production that would otherwise occur to meet that demand. On that basis, every tonne of PET strapping we process avoids approximately 1,700 kg (1.7 tonnes) of CO₂-equivalent emissions.
Understanding Your Carbon Footprint
Scope 3 emissions — those that occur in a company's value chain rather than at its own facilities — are increasingly scrutinised by investors, regulators, and customers. Waste disposal is a Scope 3 emission source. When your business sends PET strapping to landfill, those emissions appear in your Scope 3 inventory.
Partnering with StrapCycle converts that waste stream from a liability into a documented carbon reduction. We provide collection records and tonnage data that your sustainability team can use to quantify avoided emissions and support your annual carbon reporting, ESG disclosures, and net-zero commitments.
Why Chemical Recycling Matters
No quality degradation
Mechanical recycling downgrades polymer chains with each cycle. Methanolysis returns PET to its original monomer, enabling infinite recycling without loss of material quality.
Handles contaminated strapping
Strapping soiled with adhesive, labels, or light contamination can still be processed — material that would be rejected by mechanical recyclers goes through our chemical pathway instead.
Verified carbon accounting
Chemical recycling produces a clear material balance that supports third-party verification of avoided emissions, strengthening the credibility of your carbon disclosures.
Supports circular economy targets
Australia's National Packaging Targets and global Extended Producer Responsibility frameworks increasingly require evidence of genuine circularity. Chemical recycling of PET strapping satisfies those requirements.
Reporting & Documentation
StrapCycle provides customers with collection certificates and tonnage summaries upon request. These records document the volume of PET strapping diverted from landfill and can be used directly in Scope 3 emissions calculations, sustainability reports, and supply-chain due-diligence questionnaires. Contact us to discuss tailored reporting for your organisation.
Ready to reduce your carbon footprint?
Talk to our team about setting up a collection program for your facility.