There are several methods for collecting recyclables, including curbside collection, drop-off centers, and deposit
Sorting entails grouping plastics into their respective types sorting is alsodone by color,thickness,and usage.
Shredding which is basically breaking down the sorted and washed plastics into smaller-sized pieces.
Washing is the process of removing all the impurities that may impede the following processes. Here, product labels, adhesives, and food residue are removed.
Drying improves processing consistency by removing moisture from the pellet prior to processing and preheating the material to predetermined temperature.
Extrusion is the process of melting down the plastic and forcing this through an extruder. The plastic is cut as it comes out of the extruder to form pellets.
Once the material has been sorted it will be transferred to a plastic reprocessor for the next stage.
This is the final stage of plastic recycling.After they become Granules, they are transformed to take a new shape to make a new product.
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