Technology

PP/PE Recycling

Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) are two of the most widely used plastics, especially in packaging and consumer products. Recycling these materials plays a crucial role in reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainability.

• Process: The recycling process for PP/PE involves collecting, cleaning, grinding, and extruding the plastics into new materials or granules.
• Applications: Recycled PP/PE is often used for new packaging, construction materials, and fibers for clothing or carpets.
• Challenges: The difficulty of separating mixed plastics and the variation in the quality of recycled material are significant challenges in PP/PE recycling.

PS / ABS Recycling

Polystyrene (PS) and Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) are widely used in consumer products such as electronics, toys, and packaging. Recycling these materials helps alleviate pressure on landfills and recover valuable raw materials.

• Process: Recycling PS and ABS requires specialized techniques to separate the plastics from other materials. This is often done through mechanical or chemical processes that return the material to its original state.
• Applications: Recycled PS and ABS are often used in the production of new products such as insulation materials, plastics for the automotive industry, and new packaging.
• Challenges: The heterogeneity of PS and ABS products, combined with the presence of contaminants, often makes the recycling process more complex.

WEEE Recycling

WEEE stands for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and refers to discarded electrical and electronic devices. Recycling WEEE is crucial for recovering valuable metals and reducing electronic waste dumping.

• Process: WEEE recycling focuses on recovering the plastics present in electronic devices. Our machines are designed to efficiently extract plastic from discarded electronics using specialized separation techniques such as mechanical sorting and centrifugation. These plastics are then recycled into new raw materials for various applications.
• Applications: Recycled plastics from WEEE can be reused in new electronic products, casings, or even in other industries such as the automotive industry.
• Challenges: The removal of hazardous substances such as mercury and lead, as well as the diversity of electronic devices, pose challenges in WEEE recycling.

Abbreviations

• OWEB: Overig Wit En Bruingoed (NL)
• SDA: Small Domestic Appliance
• LDA: Large Domestic Appliance
• ICT: Computers, TVs, etc.
• PC: Post Consumer
• PI: Post Industrial
• PP/PE: Polypropylene (PP) and Polyethylene (PE) (rigid plastics)
• WEEE: Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment