Plastic bottles
Here's a simple flowchart of how to recycle plastic bottles.
※Note that not all details are described in this chart.
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DisposeConsumers dispose of plastic bottles. |
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CollectPlastic bottles are collected by recycling companies. |
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SortBottles are hand-sorted on a conveyer belt. |
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ShredPlastic bottles are ground and cut into tiny pieces. |
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CleanThe flakes are washed. |
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SeparateThe heavier and lighter plastic flakes are separated through water. PET sinks to the bottom. Labels and caps float and are then disposed. |
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【Material recycling】Plastic fiber, pellets
【Chemical recycling】Bottle to bottle, bottle to tray, PET sheets
Shipping containerPET sheets Plastic fiber Pellets | Domestic transportBottle to bottle PET sheets
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The PET materials will be recycled to products below.
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