PET recycling

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Plastic packaging in the consumer, PET packaging is the most recyclable. 1990, recycled PET packaging about 13.5 million pounds, a 20% recycling rate. In 1993, about 45 million pounds recycled, recycling rate of 30%. Currently the United States the collection of PET containers collected in addition to the site, there are more than 3,500 roadside market collection points. Recycled PET used in fiber, sheet thermoforming. Non-food packaging, molding strip and blend it in great demand. Recycled PET depolymerization also generate raw materials used in making the new pure PET. In the 1990s its demand is expected to reach 1 billion pounds weekend, and the ability to keep up with demand purification. The challenge will be to promote industrial recycling programs implemented to provide raw materials to meet the demand. Another case of waste disposal associated with the group is a light weight PET packaging, play a significant role in reducing sources of waste. 25% lighter and 30% a PET packaging now than in the late 1970s it first appears. If the waste-to-energy combustion equipment burning PET, its high BTU content can ensure efficient combustion, combustion products, only water vapor and carbon dioxide. Since the ratio of packaging material and packaging volume is low, PET packaging, filling the packaging material to minimize waste. Furthermore, since PET is a relatively inert material, which Landfills was not a potential hazard. GreenMax