Lets break down the recycling journey of plastic into 5 stages.
Collection - Plastic waste is gathered from homes, businesses, recycling bins, and collection centres.
Sorting - The collected plastics are separated by type and colour using manual sorting, machines, or infrared scanners.
Cleaning - Plastics are washed to remove dirt, labels, adhesives, and food residues to ensure the recycled material is pure.
Shredding & Pelletising - Clean plastics are shredded into small flakes, then melted and formed into tiny pellets or granules, which serve as raw material.
Manufacturing New Products - The plastic pellets are used to make new items such as packaging, textiles, furniture and clothing.