Innovative Materials: How Recycled Plastics are Transforming Traditional Manufacturing Processes

Recycled plastics are becoming increasingly popular in the world of manufacturing, and they offer many benefits to the products produced from them. The rise of consumers being more mindful about the products they use and whether they are eco-friendly has inspired many companies to use more sustainable materials in their production. 

So, how are recycled plastics to be used in manufacturing? 

The first step is to separate out used plastic materials by type so they can be used in the correct way when passed onto manufacturing companies. There are many types of plastic that will be labelled with the grade they are, and when recycling, it’s important that these grades stay separate from each other during the process. Once separated into the correct plastic types, the recyclable plastic materials can be checked for any residue, labels, or stickers and washed and cleaned ready for use. In order for the recycled plastic material to be used in manufacturing, it must be processed after being cleaned. This includes grinding, melting and extruding the plastic material into filament. These recycled plastics can also be turned into plastic pellets, flakes or a powder that is suitable for hot washing, crushing, filtration and other advanced technologies. Once all these steps are complete, the recycled plastics are ready to be used in manufacturing and turned into many products. 

Advantages of Using Recycled Plastics in Manufacturing 

Not only can certain recycled plastic materials be used repeatedly, but they also help manufacturing companies reduce their carbon footprint and save on the cost of materials. Recycled materials can be used for many different elements within manufacturing industries from packaging, construction, textiles and automotive components, there are no limits to what they can do. 

There are many products that can be made from recycled materials that you may not be aware of, these things include: 

• Furniture 

• Clothes 

• Toys 

• Bags 

• Shoes 

• Toothbrushes 

• Roads and paving 

• Carpets 

• Car parts 

Recycling technologies are constantly evolving, so who knows what the future holds for recycled plastics. With more and more companies becoming aware of the materials, they use and whether they are recycled or not, we could soon be living in a recycled world!

Here at Rayda, we are conscious about the materials we use and are sure to recycle any materials we use. For more information about anything in this blog, or if you have any enquiries about your plastic needs, please get in touch today!

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