Data carrier

Products: Data carrier: magnetic tapes, video tapes, CDs and DVDs

Info: CDs and DVDs are made of high-quality polycarbonate (brand name Makrolon), while video tapes are made various plastics. The protective sleeves of video tapes are usually made of polypropylene (PP) and the packaging of CDs and DVDs is made of polystyrene (PS).

Avoiding/reducing: Technological developments mean that rewritable media are playing an increasingly important role, and high speed internet means that music and films can be consumed instantly.

Recycling/environmentally sound disposal: Video tapes, CDs and DVDs are removed from their packaging. The video tapes are disassembled to separate the different types of plastic. These can then be sent to high-quality recycling facilities.