EPI’s TDPA™ Technology Integrated in Vancouver 2010 Plastic Garbage Bags

For the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games, the City of Vancouver selected EPI Environmental Technologies Inc. to provide oxo-biodegradable plastic bags as an environmental and secure alternative to metal garbage cans. The City of Vancouver chose EPI’s technology as they wanted a clear plastic bag which would have a positive environmental effect after the Winter Games.

Similar garbage disposal systems have been implemented before in other cities during large events with the purpose of providing little cover for hidden bombs. The clear plastic garbage disposal system was designed with two rings the size of garbage can lids capped onto a pole and one plastic bag was placed over each.  One was used for garbage collection and one used for recycling. Another band was then placed over the top to secure each plastic bag. About 400 plastic bag systems utilizing EPI’s TDPA™ technology were in place at nearly 194 Olympic venue locations.   Not only a very cheap and effective way to collect litter but also a practical, environmental solution during the Olympics Games.  See pictures below:

Were you in Vancouver during the Olympics? What are your thoughts of using oxo-biodegradable plastic bags?