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Many recycling programs throughout

the world still do not accept plastic

lids, tops and caps, even though they

take the containers that accompany

them. The reason is that lids typically

are not made from the same kind of

plastic as their containers, and

therefore should not be mixed

together with them.

A monthly MAD-gazine Issue 2 – Aug ‘10

1. Very often, when a plastic bottle

enters a recycling facility with its

cap on, the top is chopped off

and disposed of in landfills

because most machinery is not

able to process the small caps.

2. Plastic caps and lids can jam

processing equipment at

recycling facilities, and the

plastic containers with tops still

on may not compact properly

during the recycling process.

They can also present a safety

risk for recycling workers.

3. Most plastic bottles are baled for

transport and if they don’t crack

when baled, the ones with tightly

fastened lids can explode when

the temperature increases.

4. Plastic bottle and its cap is

usually made from different

materials thus, if processed

together, these plastics would

contaminate each other.

Tips to MAD

According to the experts’

findings, you can indeed

make the difference by

making a difference

1. Be sincere, dun give earth the

plastic smile

Project Vibrant Colors 3 is looking for individual who wants, believes and passionate to make a difference. It does not matter

how big or how small the difference will be. Just like what Leo Buscaglia once said, “Too often we underestimate the power of a

touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring: all of which have the potential

to turn a life around.", a small difference that you made to someone's life might be life changing to them.

There are 2 ways which you can start getting involved to make a difference.

1. Join Firmitas

Firmitas act like the bricks which are being used to construct skyscrapers. All individual efforts, regardless of how small, when

coming together as one can be significant. Firmitas is being entrust to support the logistical and Sponsorship aspect of PVC3. If

you are keen on getting yourself physically and mentally challenging, Firmitas will provide you with both aspects.

2. Join WAG(Worker Action Group)

WAG act like the builders of the project. We are entrusted with the schools and mentors section of the project. This goes on to

say that we would be engaging mentors and at the same time working with schools and student to ensure the ultimate success

of the project. If you have good PR skills, or would love to engage with youths alike, JOIN US!

A-MASE

Make A Start Everyone

(MASE). The MADees are

organizing a gathering for all

the past and present

committee members. Details

are as follows:

Date: 3rd Oct 2010

Time: 3 to 5pm

Venue: TBD

Theme: A-MASE-’IN