PCR recyclate – PE from recycled beverage cartons
What happens to empty beverage cartons after they have been thrown away? Instead of being disposed of as waste incineration they can start a second life as recycled plastic.
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Plastic based on post-consumer recyclate
Beverage cartons consist of complex composite materials containing paper fibres, plastics and aluminium. Recycling these materials efficiently has long been a challenge. Thanks to the innovative and patented technologies from our partner company Saperatec GmbH, the various components can now be successfully separated and recycled. Saperatec uses a unique water-based separating liquid that enables the layers of these composite materials to be separated efficiently. This allows high-quality raw materials such as polyethylene (PE) to be recovered, which is then used for new products. The polyethylene (PE) recycled from the beverage cartons is accordingly based on on post-consumer recyclate (PCR).
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How are old beverage cartons turned back into PE?
Used beverage cartons: Used beverage cartons from municipal waste collection and sorting are shredded.
Recovered material: Separation of the composite materials of the beverage cartons using a water-based separating liquid. From this, post-consumer PE (LD and HD) is recovered.
New products: The recycled PCR-PE can be used to produce a wide range of applications.
M·CYCLOSE® Recycling PE
PE from post-consumer recyclate – your benefits
Properties and advantages of using M·CYCLOSE® rPE recyclates
100 % post-consumer recyclate (PCR)
Circular and recyclable to promote the circular economy
Reduction of greenhouse gases through the reuse of waste
Reduce the need for virgin and fossil-based materials
Reduction of the CO2 footprint of your product
Easy implementation in your existing production processes
Improved life cycle assessment
M·CYCLOSE® made from 100 % PCR recyclate for injection moulding and extrusion
100 % PCR rPE with 10 % household waste filler
Recycled content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 6.8 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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100 % PCR rPE with 20 % household waste filler
Recyclate content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 5.5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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100 % PCR rPE with 30 % household waste filler
Recyclate content: >98 %
Origin: Post-consumer
MFR: 4.4 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technology: Injection moulding
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rPE completely in the circle
Recyclate content: 100 %
Origin: Post consumer
MFR: 5 g/10 min (190 °C/2.16 kg)
Processing technologies: Blown film extrusion, extrusion, Injection moulding, extrusion blow moulding
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PCR colour masterbatches
Recyclate content in the polymer: 100%
Origin of the polymer: Post consumer
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