Technology Business News - The additional 70,000 sq ft site will be used for the company s new plastic recycling scheme, which is due to begin in April. Over the first three years, AST Plastic Containers aims to recycle 6,000 tonnes of plastic that it uses for its HDPE containers. Initially, four new jobs will be available on the site, with more to follow. The company has purchased state-of-the art machinery in order to help recycle as much material as possible, with two new solutions being offered to customers.