Why should waste plastics be sorted？

Before granulation

Before starting your plastic granulation, it is necessary to clarify the raw material of waste plastic.

Why should waste plastics be sorted? Many novices do not know that plastic is only a general name, and different materials have very different properties, uses, and prices.

The value depends not only on whether it is waste plastic raw material or recycled granules, but also on the specific type of plastic, its cleanliness, color, and purity. Proper sorting helps recycling work more efficiently and can also improve the final selling price.

The most important part of sorting waste plastic is the different recycling processes, which include the granulator type and working temperature.

The materials of plastic:

• Polypropylene (PP): woven bag, fruit basket, etc.
• Polyethylene (PE): greenhouse film, trash bag,etc.
• ABS: appliance shells, bumpers, etc.
• PET: mineral water bottles, beverage bottles, etc.
• PVC：wire sheath, packing box, etc.
• PC: lampshade, CD,etc.
• PA: wheel, etc.