Which Latvian products have packaging that disintegrates at least partially (is environmentally friendly)?

  If you are looking for products in environmentally friendly packaging you must pay attention not to manufacturers but to type of packaging as well as markings on it.

Paper as well as fabric and biopolymer packaging is environmentally friendly. These types of packaging disintegrate fast without polluting the environment. You must however pay attention to guidelines on the packaging – is the fabric natural or synthetic, is paper processed with chemicals that would stop it from disintegrating, is it laminated.

It is very important to pay attention to whether this type of packaging is meant for recycling since recycling is much more efficient than disintegration since by recycling one gets new raw materials for new packaging thus preserving natural resources. Is the packaging recyclable or not can be established by looking at markings on packaging.

Companies which participate in packaging management system, for example collaborate with „Zaļā josta” Ltd., have invested in order to ensure that packaging from their products will be recycled. For this reason it would be only self evident if consumer after consumption of the product would throw out the packaging in appropriate container thus ensuring recycling of this packaging as well as repeated circulation.

How can „Zaļā josta” Ltd. co-contractors register in order to use electronic report system?

  All „Zaļā josta” Ltd. clients can register in order to use electronic report system by sending an application to email address info@zalajosta.lv or fax 67607885, or by calling 67607880. We will wait for your application as well as we hope our electronic report system will spare your time and effort!

What is a biopolymer bag? How to differentiate it from the usual?

  Biopolymer bags are produced from natural organic raw materials – corn, soy or sugarcane cellulose which dissolves when found in environment without harming the environment.

Used biopolymer bags can be composted and they will rot just like leaves from last year.

Biopolymer bags are just as tough and practical as plastic bags besides their manufacturers and stores which offer such bags must pay the same NRT rate as for natural fibres. „Zaļā josta” Ltd. as well offers its collaboration partners very convenient conditions for managing such bags.

It is possible to differentiate biopolymer bags by special markings or writings that these bags can be composted.

To find out more about biopolymer packaging, visit:

www.bioplastics.lv

What is a natural resource?

 Natural resources are all materials and matters which we take from nature. Natural resources can be dividend in forest resources, resources from within depths of earth, water resources etc. To find out more about natural resources of Latvia, visit:

 http://www.lvgma.gov.lv/produkti/soe2001_lv/resursi/zemes/zemes.htm

Where is it possible to hand over used batteries?

  Used batteries are classified as hazardous waste therefore the only correct action is to hand them over for recycling. Batteries are accepted free of charge.

There are special containers for used batteries in all large shopping malls as well as in Rimi, Elvi and Maxima stores. Such containers are almost in every school in Latvia. If you have a large quantity of used batteries you can order to take them out.

To find out more about options of handing over used batteries as well as ordering to take them out, visit:

www.baterijas.lv or www.bao.lv

„Zaļā josta” Ltd. advises to use rechargeable batteries in stead of collecting piles of batteries.

If contract with „Zaļā josta” Ltd. is concluded in November 2007, when is "Zaļā josta" Ltd. co-contractor registered as a packager in Environment State Bureau?

  „Zaļā josta” Ltd. co-contractors are registered in Environment State Bureau after conclusion of contract and submission of all the necessary documents (in this case merchant registration certificate).

If you whish to know precise date of registration – please address „Zaļā josta” Ltd. office with a request - company name and contract no. - answer will be prepared within 2 days.

How long must a tree grow to be suitable for paper manufacture?

  For a tree to be suitable for paper manufacture it must be at least 20 to 40 years old.