Solution of water and sewage management in plastics recycling

In the time of dynamic development of polymer material’s recycling, the effective treatment of waste water generated during the process of cleaning the above mentioned renewable raw materials has become a very important problem. Recycling of polymer plastics allows the reuse of raw materials which, in turn, contributes to reduction of demand for new materials. In order to play a role of sustainable solution, industry must, however, focus it’s attention not only on production of recyclates but also on the effective and safe treatment of water used during the manufacturing processes. In this document we will discuss the complex solution of the problem mentioned above. This paper presents authorial solution in respect to treatment of waste water, arising during the process of plastics cleaning subjected to the recycling. Attributing to the application of advanced technologies and strategies, suggested solution is aimed not only at effective removal of contamination but also, to minimize the quantity of consumed water and the resulting waste. Discussed solution is a step towards sustainable processing of plastics, limiting it’s negative effect on the environment, and, at the same time, keeping the high standard of purity of the produced material.

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