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Recycling plastic packaging has become a major ecological issue. Indeed, in Europe for example, around 40% of plastic waste comes from packaging<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _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 Recycling plastic packaging has many advantages:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n 1 – It saves natural resources<\/span><\/p>\n 2 \u2013 It reduces greenhouse gas emissions<\/span><\/p>\n 3 \u2013 It creates jobs in recycling industries<\/span><\/p>\n 4 \u2013 It reduces pollution and helps preserve our environment<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/capeco-recycling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/colorful-plastic-objects-arrangement.jpg” alt=”Recycling plastic film and packaging” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” 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 Technological advances, public and private initiatives as well as growing consumer awareness have led to an increase in the collection and recycling of plastic packaging in Europe. Discover the different aspects of plastic packaging recycling: the types of plastics used, the recycling process, the advantages and the challenges of tomorrow.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n There are many types of plastic films, stretchable, grouping, retractable, etc. They adapt according to the needs and particularities of use. They can be used to hold plastic bottles in a water pack, condition pallets or protect goods during transport. <\/span><\/p>\n Discover the plastics used for packaging and their properties:<\/span><\/p>\n Polyethylene<\/a> (PE) is a thermoplastic polymer that is often used in the manufacture of plastic films to package food or industrial products. It has many advantages, including:<\/span><\/p>\n Polypropylene is also a thermoplastic polymer commonly used in the manufacture of plastic films. It is often used in food packaging, shopping bags, parcel films, etc.<\/span><\/p>\n Due to these advantages, polypropylene is widely used in the food industry, logistics, pharmaceutical industry andother sectors where strong, leakproof and recyclable packaging is required.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n PS is used for food packaging, such as trays and lids. It can be recycled using a process called pyrolysis, which uses heat to break down plastic into basic chemicals.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n PVC is used for food packaging, shrink film and bottles. It can be recycled, but this can be difficult because it may contain additives that make it difficult to recycle. Recycling PVC is also controversial due to the potentially hazardous emissions that can be produced during the process.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n PET is commonly used for plastic beverage bottles, food packaging and films. It can be recycled using sorting and washing techniques similar to PE.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Stretch film is mainly used for packaging pallets and protecting products to be transported. As for the shrink film, it is first heated to conform to the shape of an object. Then it is shrunk and welded. The latter is particularly suitable for packaging products with irregular shapes. It also has the advantage of being very resistant to bad weather (as well as UV and strong temperature variations).<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Plastic packaging recycling is a process that transforms plastic waste into new products. Here are the key stages in the recycling process:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Recycling post-industrial and post-commercial plastic packaging, compared to recycling household plastics, can present several challenges, including:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n What plastics are used for packaging and plastic films?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Polyethylene (PE)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Polypropylene (PP)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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Polystyrene (PS)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
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PET (polyethylene terephthalate)<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n
What is the difference between stretch film and shrink film?<\/span><\/h2>\n
Packaging recycling: the steps<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The challenges of recycling industrial packaging<\/span><\/h2>\n
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