Plastic Recycling

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

External Links

1. Most common plastics - Polyester (PET), polyethylene, and PVC. [1]. Recycling symbols - [2].
2. Why plastics warp when 3d printing - [3]. About Glass Transition temperature - [4]