In the past, one of the big obstacles to plastic recycling has
been the need to separate the different types of plastics before
cleaning and processing. Plastic Recycling's unique method reduces
this need for elaborate separation... Plastic Recycling is processing
mixed waste now! In addition, our system uses both post-consumer
and post-industrial commingled plastic.
Poly-Ethylene Terephthalate (PET)
The most common type of plastic, PET is used in soft drink bottles
and containers for ice, water, liquor, cooking oil, food condiments,
mouthwash and cleaning products. It may be recycled into food
containers, filling for jackets and sleeping bags, bathtubs and
swimming pools, and other plastic items.
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE)
Another plastic with many uses, this type is often found in milk
jugs, yogurt and film containers, grocery bags, gasoline tanks,
detergent bottles, toys, pipes and 55 gallon drums. It may be
recycled into toys, plastic lumber, mud flaps, flower pots, grocery
bags, sheet plastic and containers.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Though frequently used, PVC is more difficult to recycle than
numbers 1 and 2. Pressure pipe, surgical gloves, clear food packaging
and house siding are all made from this plastic.
Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
This plastic type is often seen as bread packaging, frozen food
bags, toys, paint can lids and milk bottle caps.
Polypropylene (PP)
Polypropylene plastic is widely used in food containers, yarns
and fabrics, upholstery, luggage and car seats.
Polystyrene (PS)
With a very wide range of uses, this resin is used to make everything
from video cassettes and TVs, to egg cartons and fast food packaging.
All Other Resins
Various other resin types and multi-layered material form this
last group.
