PLASTIC RECYCLING

Here in the UK there are a range of companies who are able to recycle waste efficiently and effectively, including plastics.

The most common types of plastics for recycling are:-

LDPE - the first type of plastic to be developed. This is used for items such as plastic bags, cereal box liners and plastic wrapping. It can be recycled but not as easily as the more rigid plastics. There is a UK company that is able to use waste plastic for

new hard wearing road surfaces. This is a much better option than landfill! HDPE - this type of plastic is used more commonly for rigid plastic products. These would be items like food storage trays and water bottles. It is long lasting and easy to mould. There are a number of recycling plants in the UK for this type of plastic. These plants sort, chip and clean the HDPE, often melting it into pellets for resale. The recycled material is used in a range of goods, such as coat hangers, traffic cones, children's plastic toys etc.

PET - this is used for most drinking bottles and toiletry bottles because of it is hard and is a great moisture barrier. It is also used for woven applications such as clothing and carpeting (often referred to as Polyester). When recycled it is used for vehicle upholstery, clothing such as fleece jackets and auto parts.

Within these processes, bulk bags are a great packaging to store and supply regrind and recycled plastics in.