Recycled Resin
Recycled resin is a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic made from post-consumer or industrial waste through mechanical or chemical recycling.
Key Benefits
- Eco-Friendly: Conserves fossil fuels and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
- Waste Reduction: Diverts plastic waste from landfills and oceans.
- Circular Economy: Supports reusability across manufacturing sectors.
Common Types & Uses
- rHDPE & rPET: Used in durable bottles, packaging, and containers.
- rABS & rPP: Utilized in automotive components, consumer goods, and electronics.
- Industrial PCR: High-performance options like Mauser Packaging Solutions Recolene™ replace virgin resin for industrial drums and IBCs.
Limitations & Considerations
- Consistency: Recycled polymers can have varying chain lengths and viscosities, making strict process control harder during injection molding compared to virgin resin. [1]
- Blending: Manufacturers often mix a specific percentage of recycled content with virgin resin to balance performance and predictability.
