We are all aware of the importance of the plastic bottles – and also enjoy the thought that we are helping the environment as soon as we throw these bottles into the recycling containers. This feeling is also supported by the government’s support for various programs to encourage recycling, legislation on the subject that is supposed to make it easier for the consumer in the recycling process, and statistics proving a significant decrease in the level of environmental pollution since the revolution began. But what happens to these bottles after they reach the recycling plant?
Collection stage
First, the bottles must be collected – the bottles first arrive at one of the many “cyclics” scattered throughout the country. It should be noted that the cyclicity provided by the Alon Group also includes the disposal of various plastic containers, such as detergents and various dairy products. You can also transfer these containers to your nearest recycling center for payment (in the case of products subject to deposit – look for a label on the product). This option is considered more recommended than the transfer of the containers to the writers, containers and distributorship since then the deposit may be slightly limited.
Transfer to recycling plant
Second, the bottles must be transferred to the dedicated plant where the used plastic is disassembled and processed. Special trucks, such as those in the Alon group, carry the bottles from the collection containers, the local supermarkets and collection centers (to which the bottles eventually drain), all of which reach the scattered recycling centers.
The dismantling of the plastic After the collection and transfer process, the recycling plant is thoroughly rinsed and the plastic is dismantled. The bottles are washed thoroughly, then thoroughly shredded to the level of tiny, specially processed plastic pieces that make them plastic flakes classified by plastic (most bottles are made of PET plastic).
Production of new products
Finally, the peak moment of the process comes when a new product is produced from the plastic. For demonstration purposes, plastic PET is most often used for the manufacture of baskets (for fruits and vegetables), egg molds, clothes, brass blankets and more …