WHAT IS RECYCLING?
It’s the process of recovering waste plastic and reprocess them into useful products. Typically a plastic is not recycled into the same type of plastic, and products made from recycled plastics are often not recyclable.
Due to the high molecular weight of their large polymer chains, It requires more processing compared to other materials like, glass and metal. Heating alone is not enough to dissolve such a large molecule, so plastics must often be of nearly identical composition to mix efficiently.
What Plastics can be Recycled?
Plastic items are labeled on their base with a stamp that shows a triangle made of an arrow, with a number in the middle. But what do these numbers mean? Let’s explore.
PETE or PET Most often called PET, #1 bottles are made of polyethylene terephthalate. This plastic is most commonly used for water and soda bottles, peanut butter and other food jars, and such. Only about 20% of these containers are recycled; they can be made into polar fleece, carpet, new containers and more. These are the plastics most commonly picked up by curbside recycling programs.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) HDPE is a very versatile plastic that is used in a variety of products. HDPE is used for thin products such as milk jugs and juice bottles, butter and yogurt tubs, cereal box bags, sandwich bags, shopping bags and garbage bags, among other things. #2 plastics are commonly picked up with curbside recycling and can be recycled into new bottles, floor tile, drainage pipe, lumber, fencing and more.
Vinyl or PVCThese bottles are most often used for storing cleaners and detergents, as well as plumbing pipes, but can also be found in some medical products, siding, building windows and more. #3 plastic is rarely recycled, but some facilities will take it to be recycled into siding or lumber products. Heating PVC releases many toxins, thus they cannot be burned and melting must be highly controlled.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)These plastics are usually thin and pliable, and are used for shopping bags, squeezable bottles, frozen food containers, clothing, furniture and more. These plastics are rarely recycled, though more facilities are starting to accept them.
Polypropylene (PP)) Most commonly found in some condiment bottles, as well medicine bottles and straws, PP plastics can be recycled into brushes, battery cables, and a huge variety of materials. However, they have rarely been accepted by most recycling facilities. Recently, though, more curbside recyclers have started to accept them.
Polystyrene (PS)) Most commonly used in foam cups, plates, egg cartons and carry-out containers, PS plastics can be recycled into insulation, among other things, but rarely are. Recent research has suggested that this plastic can leach toxins into food when heated, so some companies are moving away from this product for food containers.
HOW RECYCLING HAPPENS?
SORTING
The first step is to sort out the different types of recyclable products at a recycling facility. We follow single stream recycling, in which all items are collected at once, so first it’s necessary to separate out basic categories. Next, the plastic needs to be sorted for recycling. Plastic is sorted by types.
CRUSHING/ SHREDDING
After sorting, the plastic is ground into chips or flakes. The shredding stage is when the waste plastic is taken and loaded on to conveyor belts or directly in to huge hoppers that funnel the clean scrap towards rotating metal teeth that rip the plastic in to small pellets which are bagged up afterwards ready for testing.
EXTRUDING
This is the final stage in recycling plastic, this involves melting the clean shredded plastic and extruding in to the form of pellets which then go on to manufacture the next lot of plastic products.
QC
We have a well-equipped and professional QC department, to ensure that our product are in line with the standards.
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Features: Contain 100% LDPE from Post-consumer, balanced impact property
Certification: GRS, EuCert Plast
Application: Film
Packing: 25kg/bag
Recycled Low-density Polyethylene (rLDPE)
| Properties | S.I. Unit | S.I. Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5kg) | g/10min | 2.0 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 0.94 |
| Moisture | % | 0.2 |
| Elongation at Break | % | 704 |
| Tensile Strength | 20 |
Note: The information contained herein are typical values only and shall not be construed as specifications. User should confirm results as by their own tests. Product properties may be changed without notice
Features: Contain 100% LDPE from Post-consumer, balanced impact property
Certification: GRS, EuCert Plast
Application: Film
Packing: 25kg/bag
Recycled Low-density Polyethylene (rLDPE)
| Properties | S.I. Unit | S.I. Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5kg) | g/10min | 1.25 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 0.93 |
| Moisture | % | 0.1 |
| Elongation at Break | % | 736 |
| Tensile Strength | 21 |
Note: The information contained herein are typical values only and shall not be construed as specifications. User should confirm results as by their own tests. Product properties may be changed without notice
Features: Contain 100% LLDPE from Post-consumer, balanced impact property
Certification: GRS, EuCert Plast
Application: Film
Packing: 25kg/bag
Recycled Linear Low-density Polyethylene (rLLDPE)
| Properties | S.I. Unit | S.I. Typical value |
|---|---|---|
| Melt Flow Rate (190°C/5kg) | g/10min | 2.2 |
| Density | g/cm3 | 0.92 |
| Moisture | % | 0.7 |
| Elongation at Break | % | 779 |
| Tensile Strength | 23 |
Note: The information contained herein are typical values only and shall not be construed as specifications. User should confirm results as by their own tests. Product properties may be changed without notice
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