Recycling
14 April 2023

The importance of recycling plastic packaging

Recycling plastic packaging is crucial. Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world. Among other things, it is used to produce food packaging. But unfortunately, much of this plastic becomes waste, which has a negative impact on the environment. Recycling plastic packaging is therefore of great importance to protect the environment and reduce the negative impact of plastic on our planet.

What is recycling?

Recycling is the process of reusing materials to make new products. Plastic packaging recycling involves collecting old, used packaging and processing it into new materials that can be used to produce new packaging. This is an important step to reduce waste and reduce the amount of new plastic produced.

Why is recycling important?

There are several reasons why recycling plastic packaging is important:

  • Reduce waste: Recycling plastic packaging reduces waste and reuses raw materials.
  • Protecting the environment: Recycling plastic packaging reduces the impact on the environment because less plastic ends up in nature. This helps protect animals, plants and ecosystems.
  • Reducing CO2 emissions: The production of new plastic costs energy and emits CO2. Recycling plastic packaging reduces CO2 emissions and reduces environmental impact.
  • Saving raw materials: Recycling plastic packaging saves raw materials and reduces the need for the production of new raw materials. This is especially important as many fossil raw materials are non-renewable.

How does plastic packaging recycling work?

Plastic packaging recycling starts by collecting used packaging. These are then sorted and cleaned at recycling companies such as REKS. The plastic is then processed into small pellets that can be used to produce new plastic products. This process can be repeated several times, reducing waste and environmental impact.

Conclusion

Recycling plastic packaging is of great importance for the environment and the protection of our planet. It reduces waste, reduces environmental impact and reduces CO2 emissions. If consumers and businesses work together to reduce plastic use and support recycling, we can reduce environmental impact and protect our planet for the future.

Questions about recycling plastic packaging?

Do you have questions about plastic packaging recycling or would you like to know more about how you can contribute to a more sustainable future? Then feel free to contact us. Our team of experts is ready to help you with all your recycling questions and provide you with advice and information. Together, we can work towards a better future for our planet.

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