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=Statistics= | |||
*Globally, only around 5% of plastic is recycled. [https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131131088/recycling-plastic-is-practically-impossible-and-the-problem-is-getting-worse#:~:text=While%2052%25%20of%20recycling%20facilities,is%20put%20into%20a%20landfill.] | |||
=Basics= | =Basics= | ||
*The [[Recycling]] of [[Plastics]] | *The [[Recycling]] of [[Plastics]] | ||
*Given that they can chemically degrade due to various mechanisms, or become dirty this is complex, but in most cases it is still very achievable | *Given that they can chemically degrade due to various mechanisms, or become dirty this is complex, but in most cases it is still very achievable | ||
*The main reason for the low amount of recycling is due to creating new plastic from [[Fossil Fuel]] feedstocks is cheaper, along with some other aspects like unclear collection/labeling systems | *The main reason for the low amount of recycling is due to creating new plastic from [[Fossil Fuel]] feedstocks is cheaper, along with some other aspects like unclear collection/labeling systems | ||
*The process typically involves collection and sorting, washing, shredding, and drying | |||
*The resulting product is [[Shredded Plastic Flakes]] | |||
**These can be further processed, or used in this form | |||
=Internal Links= | =Internal Links= | ||
* | *[[Precious Plastic]] (A group developing Open Source Hardware to allow for Decentralized Recycling of Plastics) | ||
=External Links= | =External Links= | ||
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling Plastic Recycling] | |||
*[https://www.creativemechanisms.com/blog/eleven-most-important-plastics An article by "Creative Mechanisms" Titled "The Eleven Most Important Types of Plastic"] | *[https://www.creativemechanisms.com/blog/eleven-most-important-plastics An article by "Creative Mechanisms" Titled "The Eleven Most Important Types of Plastic"] | ||
*[https://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk/blog/uncategorized/the-5-most-common-plastics-their-everyday-uses/ An Article by "Cut Plastic Sheeting" Titled "The 5 Most Common Plastics & Their Everyday Uses"] | *[https://www.cutplasticsheeting.co.uk/blog/uncategorized/the-5-most-common-plastics-their-everyday-uses/ An Article by "Cut Plastic Sheeting" Titled "The 5 Most Common Plastics & Their Everyday Uses"] | ||
*[http://3dp-engineering.com/why-3d-prints-warp "Why plastics warp when 3d printing"] | *[http://3dp-engineering.com/why-3d-prints-warp "Why plastics warp when 3d printing"] | ||
*[https://omnexus.specialchem.com/polymer-properties/properties/glass-transition-temperature "About Glass Transition temperature"] | *[https://omnexus.specialchem.com/polymer-properties/properties/glass-transition-temperature "About Glass Transition temperature"] | ||
*An article on waste plastic recylcing by Sibele Cestari at Queens College Ireland: [https://theconversation.com/plastics-could-help-build-a-sustainable-future-heres-how-133585 Plastics could help build a sustainable future – here's how] | |||
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Latest revision as of 13:39, 11 April 2023
Statistics
- Globally, only around 5% of plastic is recycled. [1]
Basics
- The Recycling of Plastics
- Given that they can chemically degrade due to various mechanisms, or become dirty this is complex, but in most cases it is still very achievable
- The main reason for the low amount of recycling is due to creating new plastic from Fossil Fuel feedstocks is cheaper, along with some other aspects like unclear collection/labeling systems
- The process typically involves collection and sorting, washing, shredding, and drying
- The resulting product is Shredded Plastic Flakes
- These can be further processed, or used in this form
Internal Links
- Precious Plastic (A group developing Open Source Hardware to allow for Decentralized Recycling of Plastics)
External Links
- Plastic Recycling
- An article by "Creative Mechanisms" Titled "The Eleven Most Important Types of Plastic"
- An Article by "Cut Plastic Sheeting" Titled "The 5 Most Common Plastics & Their Everyday Uses"
- "Why plastics warp when 3d printing"
- "About Glass Transition temperature"
- An article on waste plastic recylcing by Sibele Cestari at Queens College Ireland: Plastics could help build a sustainable future – here's how