With the recent collapse of the soft plastic recycling program, the issue of how to safely dispose of material that can pollute the environment has again enters the consciousness of the public. The debate centers around who is responsible, the public to collect and dispose of items such as plastic packaging or the company that produces it? It certainly is a difficult topic with many moving parts, but being able to track who produces the packaging is certainly important to have accurate data on the origin and extent of the problem.