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Polyethylene (PE) is the most commonly used plastic; it can be recycled in different ways. The first step in the PE recycling process is to sort and collect the waste based on its type and color. The PE must then be crushed into small pieces for easier processing. These pieces of PE are then melted and remolded into new products, such as plastic bags, bottles or pipes. It is important to note that the PE recycling process can vary depending on the facilities and technologies used.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Polyethylene is a thermoplastic polymer. It is the most common plastic in the world. It can be recycled and reused to make new products. In France, it represents 70% of the overall consumption of plastic packaging\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n It is often found in the following sectors: <\/strong><\/p>\n This material is obtained by polymerization of ethylene, which consists of uniting several ethylene molecules to form a single one.<\/span><\/p>\n There are several categories of polyethylene:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”21px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/capeco-recycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/top-view-plastic-bottles-bin-arrangement.jpg” alt=”Polyethylene recycling” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||1px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Recycling<\/span> PE has several advantages, both for the environment and for our society in general. Firstly, it helps reduce waste by giving a second life to PE products, which would otherwise end up in the trash.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n After collection from industries, plastics manufacturers, communities and others, the usable plastics will go through various processes.<\/span><\/p>\n Each plastic part will be isolated, stored, crushed<\/a>, washed, dried and then finally transformed, to be incorporated into new uses. <\/span><\/p>\nWhat is polyethylene?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
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Additionally, recycling polyethylene can help reduce demand for new PE products, which can incentivize companies to produce less and use more sustainable materials. Finally, recycling can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions linked to the production and shipping of new PE products, which can be very polluting. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n
What are the best methods for recycling polyethylene?<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n