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♻ Know Your Plastics: What We Recycle and How
Understanding the different types of plastics is key to maximizing recycling efficiency and creating a more sustainable future. At Johnpi Plastics LLC, we specialize in collecting and transforming a wide variety of plastic materials—each with its own characteristics, recycling process, and reuse potential. Here’s a breakdown of the plastics we recycle and how each is given a second life.
HDPE
What is it?
High-Density Polyethylene, known for its strength and durability, commonly used in bottles, containers, and pipes.
Is it recyclable?
Yes—HDPE is one of the most commonly recycled plastics.
How is it recycled?
It is collected, washed, shredded, and melted to create new products.
Examples of reuse:
New plastic bottles, storage containers, piping systems, or even recycled plastic lumber.
LDPE
What is it?
Low-Density Polyethylene, a flexible plastic typically used in bags and various packaging applications.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, with proper sorting and cleaning.
How is it recycled?
It is cleaned, shredded, and melted to produce new LDPE products.
Examples of reuse:
New plastic bags, packaging film, and flexible wrapping materials.
PP Supergrades
What is it?
High-quality Polypropylene (PP) used in industrial applications due to its strength and versatility.
Is it recyclable?
Yes.
How is it recycled?
It is sorted, cleaned, and melted to be re-extruded into pellets for manufacturing new products.
Examples of reuse:
Automotive parts, packaging components, industrial containers, and durable consumer products.
PP5
What is it?
Polypropylene marked with resin code #5, commonly found in food containers, automotive parts, and everyday consumer goods.
Is it recyclable?
Yes.
How is it recycled?
Collected, cleaned, melted, and re-extruded into pellets for new product manufacturing.
Examples of reuse:
New food containers, car components, and durable household items.
PVC
What is it?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC), a versatile plastic used in pipes, windows, flooring, and various construction applications.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, though the process can be more complex due to additives.
How is it recycled?
It is sorted, cleaned, and processed using specialized methods to produce new PVC products.
Examples of reuse:
New pipes, window frames, flooring materials, and reclaimed construction components.
Plastic Pallets
What is it?
Durable plastic pallets used for transporting and storing goods.
Is it recyclable?
Yes.
How is it recycled?
Collected, thoroughly cleaned, shredded into flakes or chunks, then melted and remolded.
Examples of reuse:
New plastic pallets, storage containers, building materials, or furniture components.
Stretch Film
What is it?
A stretchable plastic film used to secure loads and protect goods during transport.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, through specialized recycling processes.
How is it recycled?
Collected, washed, and processed into pellets that can be remade into stretch film or other plastic products.
Examples of reuse:
Industrial packaging, protective wrap, or other applications after reprocessing.
EPS Foam
What is it?
Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam, a lightweight material commonly used for insulation and packaging.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, but it must be properly cleaned and compressed.
How is it recycled?
Collected, compressed to reduce volume, melted, and remolded into new foam products.
Examples of reuse:
New insulation panels, packaging materials, molded building components, or decorative items.
PET Trays
What is it?
Rigid trays made from Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET), commonly used in food packaging and retail displays.
Is it recyclable?
Yes.
How is it recycled?
Collected, cleaned, shredded, and melted to be remolded into new PET products.
Examples of reuse:
New PET trays, containers, or even recycled fibers for textiles and bottles.
Mixed Rigid Plastics
What is it?
A collection of various rigid plastics that must be sorted by type before recycling.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, but eKective recycling requires careful separation.
How is it recycled?
Once sorted, each type is cleaned, melted, and molded into new products.
Examples of reuse:
New storage containers, building materials, and components for industrial applications.
Polycarbonate
What is it?
A high-performance, impact-resistant plastic used in eyewear, electronics, and safety equipment.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, though specialized processing is required to preserve its properties.
How is it recycled?
Collected, sorted, and processed under controlled conditions to maintain clarity and strength before remolding.
Examples of reuse:
New electronic components, protective gear, lenses, and durable consumer products.
Polystyrene
What is it?
A widely used plastic found in disposable packaging, insulation, and various consumer products.
Is it recyclable?
Yes, though recycling can be challenging if the material is contaminated.
How is it recycled?
Collected, cleaned, compacted, and melted to form new molded products or insulation panels.
Examples of reuse:
Packaging materials, insulating boards, and new molded consumer items.
Totes
What is it?
Sturdy, reusable plastic containers commonly used for storage and transport in industrial and commercial settings.
Is it recyclable?
Yes.
How is it recycled?
Collected, thoroughly cleaned, shredded or ground, then melted into new plastic pellets for remolding.
Examples of reuse:
Recycled totes can become new storage bins, recycling containers, or various industrial components extending their life cycle in a circular economy.
Don’t see your material on the list?
Give us a call—we’re happy to evaluate and let you know if we can recycle it!
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