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Plastic recycling involves sorting by polymer type and color, cleaning, shredding, and reprocessing into new materials, reducing environmental waste in environmental science.
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Running head: UNCOVERING THE RECYCLING PROCESS: FROM SORTING TO
Uncovering the Recycling Process: From Sorting to Repurposing Plastics
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February 12, 2026
Abstract
Recycling process The first thing to do in the recycling process is know what needs to be recycled and what does not need. Put the recyclable items in their respective bins awaiting pick up process. The plastics are taken up to the companies whereby they are stored in a warehouse. From the warehouse, the recycles are then subjected to a plastic inspector who inspects on the classes of plastics and further sorts them accordingly. According to their respective classes, the plastics are chopped and shredded into small pieces, washed with biodegradable soap and water then. These shredded materials are then subjected to moulding and new plastics ready for new market. References Davidson, M. G., Furlong, R. A., & McManus, M. C. (2021). Developments in the life cycle assessment of chemical recycling of plastic waste–A review. Journal of Cleaner Production, 126163. Faraca, G., Martinez-Sanchez, V., & Astrup, T. F. (2019). Environmental life cycle cost assessment: Recycling of hard plastic waste collected at Danish recycling centres. Resources, Conservation and Recycling, 143, 299-309.
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