What is PET plastic?
PET (polyethylene terephthalate) is a plastic widely used in the packaging industry. This plastic is extremely light, transparent and durable. PET plastic is often used in the production of soft drink bottles, food containers and clothing.
How can PET plastic be recycled?
Recycling PET plastic is extremely important for the environment. The recycling process consists of several steps.
Step 1: Collection and sorting
The first step is to collect and sort the PET plastic. Used PET bottles are collected separately so that they do not end up in landfills. The bottles are then sorted to remove non-PET plastic and other contaminants.
Step 2: Cutting and cleaning
The sorted PET bottles are shredded and cleaned. Cutting helps to reduce the size of the bottles, which facilitates further processing. During cleaning, residual liquid, labels and other contaminants are removed.
Step 3: Melting and forming
The cut and cleaned PET bottles are melted and moulded. During melting, the PET plastic is converted into a liquid state and then moulded into different shapes. This can be recycled bottles, plastic bags or other plastic products.
Step 4: Recycled products
Products made from recycled PET plastic can be recycled. This means that when these products wear out, they can be reprocessed and recycled. This reduces the amount of plastic waste and reduces the impact on the environment.
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