A presentation on PLASIC WASTE AND ITS RECYCLE

PLASTIC
On the basis of polymer
a. Thermoplastic b. Thermo set According to American Society of Plastics Industry a. PET b. HDPE c. PVC d. LDPE e. PP f. PS g. OTHER

Cont.. Plastic
Degradable plastic Bio plastic Bio degradable

plastic Example of biodegradable plastic PHA PLA

Benefits of plastics

Extreme versatility and ability Lighter weight than competing materials Resistance to chemicals, water and impact Excellent thermal and electrical insulation properties Good safety and hygiene properties for food packaging

Plastic waste

Why we are bother about plastic waste? Plastic waste prevention world Different ways to prevent plastic waste Reduce Reuse Substitute Reusable Items For Consumables Recycle Buy Recycle Products Other Resources

REDUCE
Buying food in large quantities or in bulk Use less packaging
Reuse *Computers *Electronics

WASTE PREVENTION

Reduce Participate Prepare Separate Seek products

Substitute Reusable Items for Consumables

Cloth Grocery bags Invest in rechargeable batteries A battery charger

Get Ready to Recycle

Recyclables in a separate container Bathrooms Curbside Pickup Home office or room Buy Recycled Products Plastics waste collection systems

RECYCLING
Reuse of materials Recycling extends the useful life of a material, but in
a less versatile form Alternative to throwing rubbish away Recycling plastic can have several advantages *Conservation of non-renewable fossil fuels

*Reduced consumption of energy.

THE NEW WAY TO PLASTIC WASTE RECYCLES

Cont.. Recycling
DIFFERENT WAYS OF RECYCLING
Plastic process scraps recycling Post-use plastic recycling Mechanical recycling Chemical or feedstock recycling

RECYCLING SERVICES

Rules Rates How to apply Where to apply

INDUSTRIAL RECYCLING

Cont.. Recycling

RECYCLABLES NON-RECYCLABLES WHAT HAPPENS TO RECYCLED ITEMS CONFUSION AND PROBLEMS IN RECYCLING WHAT YOU CAN DO?

Conclusion
Prevent plastic waste Prevent our earth Many ways to prevent plastic waste Recycle Buy recycle products