{"id":1814,"date":"2021-09-16T08:08:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T08:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businesscostcomparison.co.uk\/blog\/aluminium-can-recycling-guide-copy\/"},"modified":"2021-10-20T10:56:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-20T09:56:19","slug":"plastic-recycling-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesscostcomparison.co.uk\/blog\/plastic-recycling-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Plastic Recycling: The Easy Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Plastic is incredibly well-designed. If anything, it’s too well-designed as it sticks around for a long time after it\u2019s discarded. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important that we recycle as much of it as possible.<\/p>\n

In this guide, we\u2019ll explain why companies use plastic so much, where it goes when it\u2019s recycled, and even give you some tips on how to get the most out of your plastic.<\/p>\n

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Why Do We Still Use Plastic?<\/h2>\n

As much harm as plastic currently causes, it\u2019s simply too useful to give up for many industries. It\u2019s light, easy to shape, difficult to break, relatively contamination-proof and very cheap. This leaves it almost irreplaceable for many businesses involved in medicine, packaging, cars and a huge amount of other fields.<\/p>\n

For that reason, relying less on plastic is a case of cutting use wherever it\u2019s not needed, and recycling wherever it is needed.<\/p>\n

How Is Plastic Recycled?<\/h2>\n

The process of recycling plastic is relatively simple. Once the materials reach the facility, they are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Sorted into different types of plastic to avoid contamination.<\/li>\n
  2. Resized into smaller, more manageable pieces.<\/li>\n
  3. Washed of dirt and other contaminants.<\/li>\n
  4. Separated into thicker and thinner plastics, which melt at different temperatures.<\/li>\n
  5. Melted down and turned into pellets for shipping.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Different Types Of Plastic<\/h2>\n

    The reason these plastics are separated into different types is because they\u2019re used for different purposes. Here are the 7 main kinds:<\/p>\n

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