By OLIVIER CIZA | PROJECT LEADER
SAVE LIFE MAKE DIFFENECE
BUJUMBURA - BURUNDI
savelifemakediffrence@gmail.com
https://www.savelifemakedifference.com/
2571452395
Subj: Our still pending because of lack of money
Introduction
Bottles, chairs, windows, plastic is hidden everywhere in our daily lives. But once consumed, where does our plastic waste and packaging go? And above all, how can we achieve the objectives set by SALIMADI FOR 2025 Carbo explains everything about the plastic recycling process and gives you the keys to act as a citizen and in business.
What are the two possible types of plastic recycling?
Plastic recycling involves 4 main stages which are: selective sorting of plastic packaging then the sorting center takes over where the waste is taken to regeneration plants in which the plastic becomes granules and they are then used to manufacture new products.
How is plastic recycled?
The collection of waste that is sent to the sorting center is grouped by material categories (PET, PE, PS, etc.). Once this sorting is done at the center, the waste is flattened and transformed into huge cubes of materials called plastic bales. These are cleaned, crushed and softened. The packaging then becomes colored flakes and then granules after washing and heating.
Which plastic packaging is recyclable?
The 2 main recyclable plastics are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). PET is mainly found in water bottles, fruit juice bottles or cosmetic packaging. While HDPE is used to make detergent bottles, milk bottles, etc. Unlike PET, HDPE is opaque, rigid and solid.
Is plastic recyclable?
The recyclable and recycled plastics are Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) and High Density Polyethylene (HDPE). Then there are recyclable but (often) non-recycled plastics which are: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC), Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE), Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS) and Others which includes all other plastic materials apart from those named from 1 to 6. It is recognized by the letters PC or PLA. Although compostable, it is however very little composted and non-biodegradable. It is found in particular in products such as baby bottles. Indeed, 99% of plastics in circulation today are produced from oil (70% of the raw material used since 1970 according to the International Energy Agency - IEA), gas (25%) and coal (between 1 and 5%, figures that are probably underestimated, mainly used in Africa
Today, plastic waste is accumulating all over the world. And although unanimously considered as a gigantic pollution, recycling initiatives are rare and absolutely not proportionate to the quantities of plastics thrown away each year.
Since a barrel of oil does not give 100% gasoline, but a multitude of different compounds, the oil industry has had to find outlets for many less "noble" by-products.
For example, this is the case of heavy fuel oil, thanks to which cargo fleets around the world operate, thus making it possible to sell off stocks of this by-product that no one wants (we would suffocate in the city if cars operated on this). Oil-fired thermal power stations also consume it.
Finding outlets for the leftover barrels, once the Gasoline, Diesel, Kerosene and Gas have been sold, is essential for the oil industry, in order to prevent stocks from accumulating.
we collecte for Recycling plastic to oil, cobblestones, plant trees $125 raised of $200,000 goal
Save Life Make Difference
13/10/2024
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