Whether We’re Aware Of It Or Not, We Rely On Plastic Products Every Day.

From cosmetics and kitchenware to medical tools and storage, this amazing material has revolutionized our world - but as our reliance on these products has increased, so has our awareness. PP, PET, HDPE, LDPE and PSE are all commonly used plastics. Today, we'll take a closer look at strategies for recycling polypropylene to better protect our environment.

The importance of polypropylene recycling

As previously mentioned, recycling polypropylene is critical to reducing waste and protecting the environment. Products made from polypropylene dumped in landfills can take approximately 20-30 years to fully decompose, and unfortunately, most residential recycling containers and local recycling centers are not equipped to recycle polypropylene, requiring companies or individual consumers to find companies that handle polypropylene recycling. These key sustainability factors are critical to enhancing the environmental benefits of pp.

Environmental benefits of recycling PP

In addition to minimizing the amount of waste thrown into landfills, recycling polypropylene reduces the amount of plastic produced from scratch, which also reduces the environmental impact of ground pollution, greenhouse gases and landfill gas.

Recycling polypropylene also helps conserve natural resources (such as wood, water and minerals) and saves energy. It is estimated that 8% of the oil used globally (about 400 million tons) is used in the plastics manufacturing industry.

In fact, according to Waste Management, recycling one ton of plastic can save:

5774 kWh of energy

16.3 barrels (685 gallons) of oil

30 cubic yards of landfill space

How to recycle polypropylene plastic?

The recycling process of polypropylene consists of several stages, including.

Collecting

Shredding and crushing

Sorting and cleaning

Compaction and pelletizing

• Phase 1. Collection
  

In the first stage, polypropylene is collected from polypropylene collection containers and transported to recycling facilities. Collection of the plastic to be recycled depends on how the individual business or person handles their plastic waste. When it comes to bulk bags, the Aceretech plastic bag press is a great option for manufacturers who need a lot of small bulk density material.

• Phase 2. Shredding and Crushing

We will use shredders and crushers to reduce the size of the plastic material and make it easier to clean.

• Phase 3. Sorting and Cleaning

The polypropylene recycling process then continues, separating the polypropylene from a mixture of other plastics and contaminants. aceretech cleaning lines sort the PP plastics and remove the contaminants in the process. Many bulk bags and containers were originally filled with oil or other contaminants that would have prevented manufacturers from producing new products without cleaning. We have the option of using thermal cleaning and adding chemical additives to remove the oil or impurities. Our technology is of European design and can greatly support our excellent cleaning performance. In addition, our solutions can be designed to meet your requirements.

• Phase 4. Compacting and Pelletizing

The final stage is compaction and pelletizing. This is a mechanical process for recycling polypropylene. Here, the plastic is conveyed into our combination design compactor, which includes pre-drying, pre-heating and size reduction, especially for small bulk density PP plastic films or bags. Thanks to our unique design, you can recycle both soft and hard materials. The material is then homogenized and dispersed by our single-screw extruders. Our extruders can be custom designed to meet our requirements. The material will be passed through a dual vacuum degassing system and a filtration system to remove small impurities and improve the quality of the final product. The material will then pass through the die on the pelletizing system die and be uniformly cut according to our automatically controlled cutting speed. The pellets will then be dried through the drying system and stored in the final storage silo. Finally, the pellets or granules are ready to be used by the manufacturer to make a brand new product!

What can polypropylene be recycled into?

There are so many reasons why it's worth the effort to recycle polypropylene: it's good for our environment and health, and it helps create many new, much-needed products that we rely on every day. Polypropylene can be repurposed to produce:

• Dishware

• Gardening materials

• Clothing and industrial fibers

• Containers

• Coffee bags

• Speed bumps

• Storage racks and bins

Recycling polypropylene also creates more jobs and supports domestic manufacturers and local businesses. Polypropylene plastic is an incredibly versatile material that is durable, strong and environmentally friendly. However, if not handled properly, it can be a contaminant. Fortunately, most products made from polypropylene plastic are recyclable This takes some work! Let's start recycling polypropylene plastic and make our planet a better place!