Remove large contaminants (wood, metal, paper).
The "gold standard." Instantly identifies resin types by light reflection.
Recycling uses up to 80% less energy than virgin plastic. Remove large contaminants (wood, metal, paper)
Efficiency starts with accurate identification. Not all plastics are created equal. High value. Water bottles, food jars. HDPE (2): Highly recyclable. Milk jugs, shampoo bottles. PVC (3): Hard to recycle. Pipes, vinyl flooring. LDPE (4): Thin films. Grocery bags, bubble wrap. PP (5): Heat resistant. Yogurt cups, car parts. PS (6): Low value. Styrofoam, plastic cutlery. Other (7): Complex blends. Multilayer packaging. ⚙️ Optimized Sorting Methods To maximize efficiency, use a multi-stage sorting approach:
High-purity sorted flakes command premium market prices. 🛠️ Best Practices for Implementation Wash & Dry: Residual food ruins entire batches of plastic. Efficiency starts with accurate identification
Keep caps on if they are the same material; remove if different.
Fewer fossil fuels extracted for production. Water bottles, food jars
Chips bags (plastic + foil) are difficult to sort mechanically.