Waste collection bag and waste collection bag support

EP4717632A3Pending Publication Date: 2026-05-27SHEEPHILL ORCHARD LTD
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Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
EP · EP
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
SHEEPHILL ORCHARD LTD
Filing Date
2025-09-05
Publication Date
2026-05-27

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Technical Problem

Flexible plastic packaging is difficult to contain and store for collection due to its springy and lightweight nature, leading to inefficient recycling and environmental pollution as it is often incinerated or sent to landfill.

Method used

A waste collection bag with a tapered inlet and air outlet valve, combined with a support structure, to securely contain and compress flexible plastic packaging for efficient recycling, using a film compatible with recycling processes and incorporating one-way air valves to maintain vacuum compression.

Benefits of technology

The bag effectively collects and compresses flexible plastic packaging, enhancing recycling efficiency by integrating with kerb-side and commercial collections, reducing environmental pollution and increasing recycling capacity.

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Abstract

A waste collection bag comprises a film body having an inlet at one end thereof, the inlet comprising a tapering section (4) extending from adjacent to the end of the bag inwardly of the bag, such that the inlet is wider at the end of the bag and narrower where the inlet opens into the interior of the bag. A support for a waste collection bag comprises a back plate (21) for attachment to a vertical surface, a top member (11) extending therefrom for attachment of the bag and a compression member (22) attached to a lower part of the back plate and foldable over the back plate with the bag located between the closure member and the support member, and latching means for securing the closure member to the top member.
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