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Windscreen repair seals and other plastics

Ian Sprigg • Apr 09, 2021

Plastic Seals and plastic waste components from windscreen repair

(Pardon the pun but plastic seals is a common term in our industry)
Not a million miles away from GT is a coast line awash with seals from Donna Nook to Norfolk. Two days ago Mrs Vicar was rescued with a plastic ring around her neck which is thought to have been there two and a half years. 

GT has consistently on this blog and on industry committees tried to raise awareness about plastic waste in our industry and how plastic waste can easily be designed out of windscreen repair process. Whilst plastic elimination is unlikely we feel an 80% reduction (as an example) by using a 15ml bottle (3 parts plastic) instead of x3-5ml bottles (12 parts plastic) for the same amount of resin. 

Syringe less windscreen repair, no retail blister packaging and no plastic injectors. There is no appetite for change as the inconvenience in the pursuit of profit and inconvenience takes favour over wildlife. 

Whilst Mrs Vicars injuries are not caused by windscreen repair waste the impact on wildlife from small component windscreen repair waste is being ignored through lack of awareness. GT just tries to play our part and raise awareness of this hidden industry waste.

80% reduction is achievable by modifying the supply line and changing working practices.

See our blog on plastic waste return. If in the course of our supply you receive any form of plastic from GT save it up and send it back and we will take it to a licensed waste disposal facility to prevent unwanted escape into the environment. Any quantity any time.

Mrs Vicar make her recovery
A seal that had a plastic ring stuck around its neck for two-and-half years has had it removed after being rescued from a Norfolk beach.The animal, named "Mrs Vicar", was captured on Horsey Beach, near Great Yarmouth, on Easter Sunday.
It is being cared for at the RSPCA's East Winch wildlife centre after having the ring taken off by vets.Alison Charles, manager at the centre, said the wound was "very sore, but we are hopeful she will recover".

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-norfolk-56654670

Credits to the BBC and RSPCA


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