Post-consumer plastic recycling refers to the process of reusing waste plastics by recovering them from consumers after use. These plastic wastes, which usually include packaging materials, plastic bottles, bags, etc., are able to be reused as raw materials for the production of new products after being processed by mechanical recycling.
The Process of Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling
The post-consumer recycling process is usually divided into several key steps:
1, Classification
Recyclers need to initially sort the different types of plastic materials to ensure the purity of the recycled materials.
2, Crushing
The shredder machine breaks down the collected and sorted waste plastics into small pieces or sheets for subsequent washing and processing.
3, Washing and Drying
The recycled plastic must be washed to remove stains and ensure the quality of the recycled resin. The moisture is then removed through a dryer machine to ensure smooth subsequent granulation.
4, Pelletizing
Through heating, melting, and extrusion in a mould, plastics are converted into reusable pellets. These pellets can be used to produce new plastic products.
Advantages of Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling
Recycling post-consumer plastics has several significant advantages, particularly in terms of environmental and economic benefits:
Reducing Environmental Pollution
By recycling post-consumer plastics, the accumulation of plastic waste can be significantly reduced, preventing plastics from remaining in the environment for a long period and causing soil, water, and air pollution.
Conservation of Resources
Post-consumer recycling helps to reduce dependence on virgin plastic resources and reduces energy and resource consumption in plastics production.
Promoting a Circular Economy
Post-consumer recycling is a core component of the circular economy, enabling the conversion of waste into new products, thereby maximizing the use of resources and reducing waste.
Reduce Costs
The use of recycled plastic pellets is much less expensive than the use of raw materials, especially in light of the global volatility of plastic raw material prices, and recycled plastics provide a stable and relatively economical source of raw material for production.
The Ideal Solution For Post-Consumer Plastic Recycling
We can provide different recycling solutions for different types of post-consumer plastics. Below are two common post-consumer plastic recycling solutions:
PP, PE, PVC, ABS Plastic Granulation
For these common plastic materials, the recycling process usually includes shredding, washing, drying, and pelletizing. We offer customized granulation lines for recycling these post-consumer plastics into pellets, depending on the characteristics of the plastic.
Plastic Bottle Recycling Plant
PET bottle recycling usually includes steps such as de-labeling, shredding, separating, washing and drying. For PET bottle recycling, we provide a complete set of washing equipment that can efficiently remove bottle labels and other impurities to ensure the quality of recycled PET bottle flakes.
