In this episode...
Roshan chats with Edward Vawdrey, Founder of Popit Recycling, in this episode of Road to ZERO.
Ed and Rosh discuss the unique recycling technology featured in this week’s episode of ENERGY MATTERS. With the dairy industry steaming ahead in its environmental goals, Popit is providing a solution to the mammoth issue of milk bottle recycling and new bottle creation. With all milk bottles in your supermarket currently being made with virgin (new) plastic, Popit is piloting an innovative recycling program with Procal to recycle returned milk bottles for use in the creation of new bottles.
Catch Ed and Popit in Saturday’s episode of ENERGY MATTERS, 4pm on channel 9Life.
Meet our guest
Edward Vawdrey is the founder of Popit Recycling, an Australian startup tackling plastic waste in the dairy industry. With a background in business and sustainability, Vawdrey leads the company’s mission to make on-site recycling both cost-effective and circular. He also serves as director of Vawdrey Investments Pty Ltd, based in Rosebud, Victoria.
Popit Recycling
Founded in 2024 and based in Melbourne, Popit Recycling is revolutionising how milk bottles are recycled. The company partners with dairy producers to implement on-site, closed-loop systems that sort, wash, and granulate used HDPE bottles. This approach cuts contamination and reduces costs by up to 60% compared to traditional recycling methods . Popit’s innovative model is helping the dairy sector meet sustainability targets without breaking the bank.
