Recycling common materials
Recycling Common Materials
Understanding how to properly handle and recycle common industrial materials is essential for effective waste management. This article covers the main types of materials and their recycling processes.
Plastic Recycling
Types of industrial plastics and handling:
- Thermoplastics vs. thermosets
- Identification and sorting methods
- Processing requirements
- Common contamination issues
- Market value and applications
Metal Recycling
Metal recycling considerations:
- Ferrous vs. non-ferrous metals
- Sorting and separation techniques
- Processing methods
- Quality requirements
- Market opportunities
Glass Recycling
Glass handling and processing:
- Color sorting requirements
- Contamination prevention
- Crushing and processing
- Quality standards
- End-use applications