Efficient recycling of plastics waste supports our industry’s transition to the circular economy while contributing to reducing GHG emissions by keeping discarded waste as a resource within the circular economy.
Ongoing innovations in recycling technologies have made the plastic recycling process easier and more cost-effective. Such technologies include reliable detectors and sophisticated decision and recognition software that collectively enhance the productivity and accuracy of automatic sorting of plastics.
Another notable innovation in plastic recycling has been in finding higher value applications for recycled polymers in closed-loop recycling processes.
Latest production lines controlled totally by PLC and the use of water treatment system helps in better quality and less cost.
The collection and sorting processes are the first steps in ensuring that separated items are delivered to recycling plants. Improvements in collection schemes and sorting technologies are essential to achieve higher recycling rates. Plastic waste recycling rates are ten times higher when collected separately, compared to mixed collection schemes. Recycling waste and creating materials that can be reused again is a key sustainability benefit. It reduces the need for the resources to make new plastics from raw materials. Recycling also saves the energy needed for and the emissions generated from the refining and manufacturing processes.
Collection and sorting of plastics waste
In the circular economy, effective waste collection is a vital first stage for efficient recycling. By separating waste correctly at the point of collection, the recycling process is more efficient and will increase the quality and quantities of recycled products. Improved waste collection positively impacts the waste streams and their suitability for downstream pre-treatment, sorting and recovery operations.
