Plastics Вђ“ Resource Efficiency With An Optimized Sorting Method | Recycling

The "gold standard." Instantly identifies resin types by light reflection.

Turn old bottles directly into new ones. The "gold standard

Efficiency starts with accurate identification. Not all plastics are created equal. High value. Water bottles, food jars. HDPE (2): Highly recyclable. Milk jugs, shampoo bottles. PVC (3): Hard to recycle. Pipes, vinyl flooring. LDPE (4): Thin films. Grocery bags, bubble wrap. PP (5): Heat resistant. Yogurt cups, car parts. PS (6): Low value. Styrofoam, plastic cutlery. Other (7): Complex blends. Multilayer packaging. ⚙️ Optimized Sorting Methods To maximize efficiency, use a multi-stage sorting approach: The "gold standard

Remove large contaminants (wood, metal, paper). The "gold standard

Keep caps on if they are the same material; remove if different.

Chips bags (plastic + foil) are difficult to sort mechanically.