Publications about Plastic Recycling from the Polymer Library
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| 976567 | RECYCLING OF WASTE PET: USAGE AS SECONDARY PLASTICIZER FOR PVC. |
| Post-consumer water bottle PETP flakes were depolymerised with ethylene glycol(EG) by the glycolysis reaction in the presence of zinc acetate as catalyst. In the depolymerisation reactions, different weight ratios of PETP/EG were used. In order to obtain polyesters for use as PVC plasticisers, these ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 976040 | PLASTICS PACKAGING: RECYCLABILITY BY DESIGN. |
| The objective of this guide was to produce definitive guidance to designers and specifiers on the design of plastic packaging to facilitate recycling. The guide is divided into the following main sections: aims, general guidelines, and material specific guidelines for containers and film. ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 976038 | UK PLASTIC BOTTLE RECYCLING SURVEY 2006. |
| Wrap commissioned Recoup to undertake this annual national UK household plastic bottle recycling survey. This is the twelfth such annual survey. The results are based on responses and information from 471 local authorities in the UK. The report is divided into the following chapters: executive summa ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 974621 | SITE INVESTMENT IMPROVES LONDON'S PLASTICS RECYCLING . |
| It is briefly reported that Grosvenor has invested 1.3m pounds sterling in an automated sorting facility that represents an important step forward for plastics recycling in London. It will see a five tonnes/hour plant separate residual card, paper, glass and plastic film from aluminium and steel can ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 974127 | TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS IN SEPARATION AND SORTING TECHNOLOGY FOR RECYCLED PLASTICS . |
| Developments in technology for the separation and sorting of contaminants of PETP bottles prior to recycling are discussed. The emphasis is on technology developed by the above company, which can supply a complete sorting concept from the whole bottle to the finished flake. The removal of metal cont ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 974125 | RECYCLING MIXED PLASTICS FROM END-OF-LIFE ELECTRONICS. |
| Strategies for recycling mixed polymers, especially polycarbonate, from end-of-life electronics were examined. A twin-screw extruder was used to add up to 20 wt % short glass fibres to virgin as well as recovered polycarbonate and their mixtures. This action resulted in a loss of transparency and to ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 973277 | RECYCLING PLASTICS SAVES EMISSIONS. |
| A recently carried out life cycle analysis study, funded by the Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) in the UK, has found that plastics recycling has an important role to play in reducing carbon dioxide gas emissions. The group's findings are briefly explained in this very short article. ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 972722 | CLEANAWAY TESTS NEW SORTING TECHNOLOGY FOR RECYCLED PLASTICS . |
| It is briefly reported that international waste management operator Cleanaway is testing a new sorting technology for sorting recycled plastic flakes. The new technology involves a spectrum laser which detects on a fine scale the different emissions from plastics. The laser sorting technology detect ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 971996 | STATUS OF THE PLASTIC RECYCLING INDUSTRY IN CHINA. |
| The obstacles faced by the plastics recycling industry in China and the potential for the development of the recycling industry in China are discussed. ......... | |
| (The original document is in Chinese and was published in 2006). | |
| 969561 | CLOSED-LOOP PLASTICS RECYCLING : THE CASE HAS BEEN MADE. |
| The first major initiative within WRAP's new Manufacturing Programme, which aims to secure a 220,000 t/y increase in the use of recyclate, is the recently announced HPDE capital support competition. Its purpose is to create new infrastructure for the closed-loop recycling of post-use HDPE bottles, s ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 967886 | MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF COMPOSITES FROM SAWDUST AND RECYCLED PLASTICS . |
| Mechanical properties of wood-plastic composites manufactured from sawdust and virgin and/or recycled HDPE and PP were studied. Flexural and tensile properties and impact strength of the composites were determined. Mechanical properties of specimens containing recycled plastics were found to be stat ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 967370 | PLASTICS BOTTLE RECYCLING LEVELS ROCKET BY 300% IN IRELAND. |
| It is briefly reported that recycling of plastic bottles in Ireland has increased by more than 300% to 17,000 tonnes in 2005, according to Repak. The news follows the announcement that Ireland recycled 64% of its used packaging, or 565,000 tonnes, exceeding EU used packaging recycling targets by 14% ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 966423 | REACTIONS OF POLYMERS IN SUPERCRITICAL FLUIDS FOR CHEMICAL RECYCLING OF WASTE PLASTICS . |
| The chemical recycling of waste plastics such as poly(ethylene terephthalate)(PET), nylon-6, phenolic resins and fibre-reinforced unsaturated polyester resin, by depolymerisation via hydrolysis or solvolysis with water, alcohols or other solvents under sub- or supercritical conditions was investigat ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 965405 | PLASTIC BOTTLE SURVEY SHOWS ACCELERATED RISE IN RECYCLING . |
| Almost half of all UK households have a kerbside collection for plastic bottles, with 86% of councils now offering local facilities or collections, it is briefly reported. A report by Recoup estimates that around 85,000 tonnes of plastic bottles are now collected each year, some 17% of the plastic b ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 964173 | APPLICATION OF RECYCLED PLASTICS IN AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR FROM THEORY TO CONCEPT. |
| The use of recyclate from post-consumer non-packaging waste in the manufacture of engineering components within the automotive sector is discussed in relation to results obtained in the 'ProVE-Recycling Project' initiated by the Consortium for Automotive Recycling, UK, and the Automotive Recycling T ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 964171 | RECYCLING OF PLASTICS . |
| The recycling of plastics is discussed with reference to thermoplastics, crosslinked materials, renewable raw materials, recyclable structures and composites, and sources of waste plastics. Recycling processes are described, with emphasis on processes and technology for small-scale recycling operati ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 963412 | CLOSED-LOOP CONTROL SYSTEM FOR RECYCLING PLASTIC PRODUCTS. |
| Details are given of a closed loop control system for the production of economically feasible polystyrene single use food service ware. It involved the organisation of a number of entities in a group that together use sizeable amounts of disposable polystyrene food service ware; the collection of us ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 963409 | ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT: ARE PLASTIC HOUSINGS AND PARTS CONTAINING FLAME RETARDANTS RECYCLABLE ? |
| The recyclability of flame retarded plastic housings on electrical and electronic equipment is examined. This paper addresses issues related to end-of-life, risk in use, and benefits of plastics containing flame retardants, and includes the results of recent research aimed at determining the recycla ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 963395 | SUCCESSFULLY RECYCLING PLASTIC FUEL TANKS. |
| A multi-partner project is described to recycle automotive plastic fuel tanks and residential blow moulded heating oil tanks. The removal of residual hydrocarbon contents from the tanks proved to be the most important step for recycling. Supercritical carbon dioxide extraction was successfully appli ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 963066 | ISO/DIS 16103. PACKAGING - TRANSPORT PACKAGES FOR DANGEROUS GOODS - RECYCLED PLASTICS MATERIALS. |
| Version 60.00 (2005). Photocopies and loans of this document are not available from Rapra. ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 962695 | FIRE-RETARDANT PLASTIC MATERIAL FROM OYSTER-SHELL POWDER AND RECYCLED POLYETHYLENE. |
| Details are given of the preparation of a series of plastic materials from recycled PE and oyster-shell powder to examined fire-retardant properties. The surface of the oyster-shell powder was coated with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide in order to improve mechanical properties. Flame retardation and ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 962447 | STUDY INTO COMPOSTABLE PLASTIC BAGS AND RECYCLING . |
| Recyc Quebec has launched a study designed to determine the effects of degradable plastic bags on the recycling stream. The study, still in its initial stages, is being sponsored by Recyc Quebec, the Oxo-Biodegradables Plastics Institute, Centre de Recherche Industrielle Quebec, the City of Montreal ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 959504 | PLASTICS RECYCLING AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. |
| An independent national survey, commissioned by PACIA, has found that plastics recycling in Australia is at its highest level ever and still growing, resulting in a continuing reduction in waste to landfill. The survey found that Australian industry and consumers recycled a record 22.2% of plastics ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 957834 | OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECYCLING PLASTICS WASTE. |
| This article discusses recycling of plastics by mechanical recycling, incineration with energy recovery and feedstock or tertiary recycling. 9 refs. ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2006). | |
| 955945 | DEVELOPMENT OF PLASTIC RECYCLING COMPANIES IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC: AN ANALYSIS USING ECONOMIC VALUE ADDED. |
| Extensive use of plastic products in a country like the Czech Republic make the recycling of plastic unavoidable. This also is influenced by a host of factors such as increasing price of raw materials (oil and other semi-processed products), growing concern for the ecology and the environment, etc. ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 955166 | PYROLYSIS AS ONE OF WAYS OF PLASTICS WASTE RECYCLING . |
| Methods of pyrolysis are reviewed and decomposition products and process conditions are described. 36 refs. ......... | |
| (The original document is in Polish and was published in 2005). | |
| 954852 | ROLE OF COMPATIBILIZATION IN RECYCLING RUBBER WASTE BY BLENDING WITH PLASTICS . |
| The role of compatibilisation in the recycling of ground rubber from waste tyres by blending with thermoplastics, and applications of the blends in the production of value-added products, is reviewed. The principles of compatibilisation and the methods involved, mechanical (such as grinding), non-re ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 953717 | PLASTICS RECYCLING TECHNOLOGIES: AN OVERVIEW. |
| Source reduction and recycling are the main tools to conserve resources and minimise pollution. Engineering thermoplastics like PETP, nylon and PU can be chemically recycled. Commodity plastics like PE and PP can be mechanically recycled, while composite based polymer blends can be recycled by pyrol ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 953703 | FIRST US STATEWIDE PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING PROGRAMME. |
| It is briefly reported that Rhode Island has become the first state in the US to offer a state-wide collection and recycling programme for plastic grocery bags. The programme is free for consumers and the markets that display the collection bins. The project was developed by the Rhode Island Resourc ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 952171 | ENVIRONMENTALLY MINDED RECYCLING OF PLASTICS WASTE: ENERGY SAVING PRODUCTION, PROCESSING AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT. |
| The recycling of and consumption of plastics waste in Western Europe is discussed. 1 ref. Articles from this journal can be requested for translation by subscribers to the Rapra produced International Polymer Science and Technology. ......... | |
| (The original document is in Hungarian and was published in 2005). | |
| 951708 | UK PLASTIC BOTTLE RECYCLING SURVEY 2005. |
| Wrap commissioned Recoup to undertake this national UK household plastic bottle recycling survey. This is the eleventh such annual survey. The results are based on responses and information from 477 local authorities in the UK. The report is divided into the following chapters: executive summary, in ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 950748 | EXPORTS LEAVE PLASTIC RECYCLER SHORT OF SUPPLIES. |
| It is briefly reported that a factory that makes products from extruded plastic has made a plea for the UK to send waste plastics to its plant in Liverpool rather than China. Centriforce says its plans for expansion may have to be put on hold as so much of the UK's waste plastic is currently either ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 950678 | PATHS TO PLASTICS RECYCLING . |
| The trend for using recycled plastics has been especially noticeable from makers of small appliances and computer equipment to larger components such as automotive parts. According to Ford, the automotive industry is favouring technologies where plastics and other non-metallic parts are either being ......... | |
| (The original document is in Chinese; English and was published in 2005). | |
| 950628 | INCREASED INTEREST IN PLASTIC BAG RECYCLING . |
| Statistics reveal that 44% of the Canadian population currently has access to recycling programmes for plastic retail bags. EPIC has developed resources for plastic bag collection for use by both municipalities and retail outlets. EPIC offers the Best Practices Guide on the Curbside Collection of Pl ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 950595 | BIG IDEA: RECYCLING PLASTIC TO PRODUCE STEEL. |
| Australian scientists have developed a technique to use waste plastic in steelmaking, it is briefly reported. Professor Veena Sahajwalla of the University of New South Wales has won a prestigious Australian science award for the research, which she hopes will turn an environmental headache into a va ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 948690 | RECYCLING REGULATIONS TO "CUT E&E PLASTICS RANGE". |
| The EU's new WEEE Directive will drive a steady reduction in the range of plastics being used in E&E applications, according to a report by Frost & Sullivan. The directive will lead to greater reliance on plastics such as PP, which can be readily modified to cover a wider property range. The variabl ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 946403 | RECYCLING OF FIBRE-REINFORCED PLASTICS . |
| The end-of-life challenge for the fibre-reinforced plastics industry is discussed and the four classes of recycling technology for these materials, i.e. energy recovery, thermal breakdown of the matrix, chemical breakdown of the matrix and size reduction, are considered. The need for a philosophical ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 945562 | RECYCLING PLASTICS WITH MAGNETS. |
| Higher-end scrap polymer generated by blow moulding or injection moulding is often thrown away because it is mixed with other resins. A new process and machine from Eriez Magnetics embeds magnetic particles in a resin, letting a machine pick it out from the other resins. The process begins with magn ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 945498 | PLASTICS AFTER USE - NOT LANDFILL BUT RECYCLING . |
| Plastics should not be sent to landfill, but recovered as recycled material or for much needed energy generation, according to BPF director general Peter Davis. Davis told Peers and MPs on the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee that used plastics are a valuable resource which should not be landf ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 944527 | TOYOTA USES MOST SAFE, RECYCLABLE PLASTICS . |
| It is briefly reported that Toyota Motor ranked first in the use of safe, recyclable plastics among the six top-selling automakers in the US, according to a new study by the Ecology Centre. Sustainable plastics are defined by the report as those that do not contain toxic chemicals and are recyclable ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 944501 | DEVELOPMENT OF PLASTIC RECYCLING PLANT IN THE PIPELINE. |
| A recycling plant that will recycle post-consumer PETP bottles ready for use as food-grade packaging is in the pipeline, it is briefly reported. Closed Loop London, a subsidiary of Closed Loop Environmental Solutions in Australia, is proposing to build a plant in London that will recycle 3,000 t/y o ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 943919 | NEW PROCESS TECHNOLOGY FOR SORTING RECYCLED PLASTICS . |
| A brief report is presented on a new process and equipment for sorting recycled plastics from Eriez Magnetics. The process, called PolyMag, utilises an additive to make the plastic magnetic and can be extended to include more than two components by using different amounts of magnetic additive for ea ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 943679 | FARM PLASTICS RECYCLING SCHEME STARTS UP IN YORKSHIRE. |
| It is briefly reported that a new project that collects plastic bottles from farms for recycling has begun in Yorkshire. The Recovered Agricultural Plastics Scheme has been developed by plastics reprocessor Recovered Plastics, working with East Yorkshire group JSR Farms and agricultural chemicals su ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
| 943672 | FRAUD IN UK PLASTICS RECYCLING . |
| The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has announced that a government investigation has found that some reprocessors and exporters of plastic packaging waste incorrectly issued Packaging Recovery Notes and Packaging Waste Export Recovery Notes during 2002 and 2003, making it app ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2004). | |
| 943219 | DESIGN AND OPTIMIZATION OF DRUM-TYPE ELECTROSTATIC SEPARATORS FOR PLASTICS RECYCLING . |
| The use of drum-type electrostatic separators for plastics separation was studied with the aim of developing a recovery model and comparing a few design options. Particle trajectories were simulated under different conditions and an empirical trajectory model was developed as a function of various d ......... | |
| (The original document is in English and was published in 2005). | |
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