Transform Waste into Wealth with Plastic Recycling Secrets
Understanding the Recycling Process
Plastic recycling involves several key steps: collection, sorting, cleaning, and reprocessing. Each phase requires specific technologies and expertise, making it essential to understand the nuances of the process. For instance, mechanical recycling, which involves melting and remolding plastics, is the most common method. However, chemical recycling, which breaks down plastics into their original monomers, is gaining traction due to its ability to handle mixed and contaminated plastics2.