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Plastics Packaging Design for Recycling
November 1, 2016
Plastics Forming Enterprises LLC.
Kristina Hansen (Technical Director)
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Agenda Plastics Forming Enterprises LLC
Recyclable Plastics Recovery Overview
Plastics Recycling Challenges Labels (Paper, Adhesives, Shrink Sleeves)
Mineral Fillers
Additives
What Does Good Look Like?
Q&A
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Who Is PFE?
Independent Test Laboratory
Pilot Plant Simulation
R & D of Plastics Recycling Systems
Commercial Development Strategy
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MRF (Materials Recovery Facility) Example Process Model
TRUCK UNLOAD
SORT REMOVE FILM AND
BULKY
SCREENER CARDBOARD SEPARATION
SCREENER PAPER
GLASS BREAKING
STEEL SEPARATION
ALUMINUM SEPARATION
PLASTIC SEPARATION
PET
PLASTIC SEPARATION
HDPE
PLASTIC SEPARATION PP/OTHERS
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Plastics Recycling Process Model
BALE BREAKING
DRY SCREENING
METAL REMOVAL
EXTRUSION INJECTION MOLDING PRODUCTS
WHOLE BOTTLE
WASHING
AUTOMATIC SORTING GRIND
CLEANING & WATER
RECOVERY
SINK / FLOAT PROCESSING
DRYING AIR SEPARATION
METAL REMOVAL
FLAKE SORTATION
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APR Design™ Guide Is a Great Tool !
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Best Possible How To Recycle Label Clear. Consistent. Concise.
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Package Design Consideration for Recyclability
The designer is in control of the package recyclability recommendations.
Contamination will… Increase Yield Loss
Reduce Value of the Plastics
Add to recovery cost
Reduce the quality
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Design Focus for APR Programs
APR Design™ Guide
Test Methods & Protocols
Screening
Benchmark
Critical Guidance Document
Application Guidance Document
Levels of testing were created to step through improving the design for recyclability.
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Grind
Elutriate
Wash
Elutriate
Extrude
Solid State
Injection Mold
Test
Grind
Elutriate
Wash
Elutriate
Extrude
Solid State
Injection Mold
Test
Grind
Elutriate
Wash
Elutriate
Extrude
Solid State
Injection Mold
Test
Grind
Elutriate
Wash
Elutriate
Extrude
Solid State
Injection Mold
Test
HDPE & PET Screening
HDPE & PET Benchmark
HDPE & PET Label CGD
PET CGD
Compare The Levels Of Testing
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PAPER LABELS
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Paper – Problem Definition
APR Provided
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Paper – Investigation
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Paper – Recyclability Validation APR CONFORMING THERMOFORM LABELS
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ADHESIVES
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Adhesives – Problem Definition
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Adhesives – Investigation
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Adhesives – Recyclability Validation
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SHRINK SLEEVE
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Shrink Sleeves – Problem Definition
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Shrink Sleeves – Recyclability Validation
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OLEFIN FILLERS
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Olefin Fillers – Problem Definition
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Fillers – Investigation
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Fillers – Recyclability Validation
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PET AND OLEFIN ADDITIIVES
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Additives – Problem Definition
APR Provided
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Additives– Investigation Virgin Resins VPET vs. PCR
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Additives – Problem Definition
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Additives Recyclability Validation
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What Good Looks Like…
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Pilot Plant Simulation
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Independent Test Laboratory