This document discusses closed loop recycling programs and Closed Loop's work in this area. It summarizes their experience implementing a large recycling program at the 2000 Sydney Olympics that diverted over 70% of waste from landfills. It also discusses Closed Loop's recycling facilities in the UK and case studies of recycling programs at venues like the Melbourne Cricket Ground. The document concludes by outlining Closed Loop's research on materials used at UK sporting venues to identify opportunities to increase recycling.

1. ‘Closing the Loop’
From Sydney to London

2. Agenda
• What is a Closed Loop Programme?
• A collaborative approach
• Experience from the Sydney 2000 Olympics
• The Australian legacy
• Case Study – The MCG
• ‘Closing the Loop’ in the UK
• Turnstile 21
• Closed Loop Organics
• Research on material inputs

3. What is a Closed Loop Programme?

4. A collaborative approach
venue

5. Experience from the Sydney 2000 Olympics
• Largest recycling programme at any Olympic Games to date
• Over 70% Landfill diversion

6. The Australian legacy

7. Case Study – The MCG
• Iconic global venue
• 80 events per year
• Serving 4 million customers
• Multiple food service outlets
• PS Cup replaced with rPET Cup
• Recycling rate c.72%
• MCG reclaim approximately:
– 1000 tonnes of recyclable material a year
– Saving more than 16 million litres of water &
– 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions

8. ‘Closing the Loop’ in the UK
• Insufficient infrastructure
• Closed Loop reprocessing facility in
East London, Dagenham
• UK’s first food grade plastics recycler
• PET & HDPE to rPET & rHDPE
• 35,000 tonnes pa capacity
(rising to 65,000 in 2012)
2011 Winner,
Recycling & Waste Management
Business of the Year

9. Turnstile 21

10. Closed Loop Organics

11. Research on material inputs
• Material inputs at UK sporting venues & events
– Which stakeholders are responsible for buying inputs?
– What materials are being used?
– How many products are being used?
– Focus on cold beverage cups
• Report
• Recommendations

12. Thank You
Peter Goodwin
(m) 07896 011 810
(e-mail) peter.goodwin@closedlooprecycling.co.uk