Plastic recycling machine

ABSTRACT
The public and government more and more concern about water
resource conservation and solid waste recycling due to the increasing
awareness of socioeconomic problems created by the inappropriate use
of these natural resources. Recycling activities must, therefore, go hand
in hand with an evaluation of the effluents generated and discharged
during such operations, in order to avoid a mere exchange of pollutants.
The goal of this project was to gain an understanding of the widespread
use of plastic products, the issues concerning their disposal and the
alternatives that exist. Mechanical properties of a variety of common
plastic products and biodegradable alternatives were evaluated using
tensile testing. Accelerated aging through intense heat was used to
analyze the difference in mechanical properties before and after
degradation under ambient conditions for equivalent times in two years.
Companies are continuing to reduce production costs of alternative
products, but currently the best solution is to promote awareness and
prevent excessive use of polyethylene products. The findings of this
project can serve as a starting point for potential changes in current
product use and provide future material options. A typical physical
chemical treatment should be enough to comply with the requirements.

Keywords: Recycling, Plastic, Mechanical Properties