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*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 [[Plastic Flakes]]
**These can be further processed, or used in this form


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Revision as of 03:07, 26 March 2021

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 Plastic Flakes
    • These can be further processed, or used in this form

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