Our Recycled Project
Recycled Plastic Granules
The recycled granules making process can be broken down into the following steps:Collection: Recycled plastic waste is collected from a variety of sources, such as curbside recycling bins, drop-off centers, and commercial businesses.Sorting: The recycled plastic waste is sorted by type of plastic. This is important because different types of plastic have different melting points and other properties.Washing: The sorted recycled plastic waste is washed to remove any dirt, labels, or other contaminants. This is important to ensure that the recycled granules are clean and safe for use in new products.Shredding: The washed recycled plastic waste is shredded into small pieces. This makes it easier to melt and process the plastic.Drying: The shredded recycled plastic waste is dried to remove any moisture. This is important because moisture can interfere with the melting process.Melting: The dried shredded recycled plastic waste is melted into a liquid. This is done in a large machine called a melt extruder.Extruding: The melted recycled plastic is then extruded into new plastic granules. This is done by forcing the melted plastic through a small hole. The size and shape of the hole determines the size and shape of the granules.Cooling and solidification: The extruded plastic granules are then cooled and solidified.Packaging and shipping: The cooled and solidified plastic granules are then packaged and shipped to manufacturers.
PET Bottle Recycling
The PET bottle recycling processThe PET bottle recycling process is a closed-loop system, meaning that the recycled PET can be used to make new PET bottles over and over again. This helps to conserve resources and reduce plastic pollution.Here is a more detailed explanation of each step in the PET bottle recycling process:Collection: PET bottles can be collected from a variety of sources, including curbside recycling bins, drop-off centers, and commercial businesses. Some communities also have programs that collect PET bottles from schools and other organizations.Sorting: Once the PET bottles have been collected, they are sorted by color and type of plastic. This is important because different types of plastic have different melting points and other properties.Baling: The sorted PET bottles are then compressed into bales for easier transportation and storage. This helps to reduce the volume of the PET bottles and makes them easier to ship to recycling facilities.Shredding: The baled PET bottles are then shredded into small flakes. This makes it easier to wash and melt the PET.Washing: The PET flakes are washed to remove any dirt, labels, or other contaminants. This is important to ensure that the recycled PET is clean and safe for use in new products.Drying: The PET flakes are then dried to remove any moisture. This is important because moisture can interfere with the melting process.PET bottle recycling is an important part of reducing plastic pollution and conserving resources. By recycling PET bottles, we can help to create a more sustainable future.
