Mechanical Recycling

Mechanical recycling is a process where used plastic or other materials are physically transformed into new products without changing their chemical structure. It involves collecting, cleaning, shredding, melting, and reforming the material into pellets or new shapes. These recycled materials can then be used to manufacture items like containers, packaging, or textiles. Mechanical recycling is environmentally beneficial as it reduces waste and conserves resources, though it’s limited to certain types of plastics and may degrade the material’s quality over multiple cycles. Overall, it’s a practical way to give old materials a second life.