Tourism attraction Anglesey Sea Zoo wants to lead the way in turning the tide on plastic pollution.
The island business has been donated a new plastics granulator from a leader in recycling equipment, Summit Systems.
They are also advising the business on the best course of action to take with regards to capturing and collecting waste plastic on and around Anglesey.
Dan Jordan, materials manager at Summit, said: "It’s my mission to make sure that the UK recycles more plastic packaging.
"This saves the huge transport costs of shipping materials for recycling abroad, and also makes the recycled material available to processors in the UK.”
The granulation unit will size reduce redundant waste plastic into flakes, allowing the material to enter the recycling system for reuse rather than landfill or incineration and Anglesey Sea Zoo will be putting it into action over the summer.
Company bosses have also drawn up new plans to phase-out single use plastics.
Frankie Hobro, owner and director of Anglesey Sea Zoo, said: “Anglesey Sea Zoo has continued to push environmental boundaries by introducing sustainable initiatives that will change our own habits and those of others.
"We have been leading community beach cleans for 12 years, helping to raise awareness of the increasing problem of plastics, so the next step is to take action on the use of the plastics.
"We have a pivotal role in investing in our environmental values within our business model and as such we are currently implementing changes to completely drop all single use plastics on site, something which we have already started to action on a significant scale. We hope our visitors and other businesses will follow our example. "
Sarah Meakin, aquarium manager, added: "Marine litter is a global issue, but we shouldn’t let that discourage us from doing our bit. Everyone can make small changes such as using reusable bags and refillable cups which, although they may seem insignificant on the individual level, when added together will make a massive difference.
"As a professional in the marine environment it is our duty to educate our children on what to do and how they can help towards a sustainable future.”
