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Recycled PET Applications: 5 High-Value Markets

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Exploring the Recycling Applications and Value of PET Plastic Bottles

The market for Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (rPET) is shifting from low-grade fiber applications to high-value food-grade packaging. For recycling plant operators, this transition dictates the necessary equipment specificat...

Plastic Resin Codes: 7 Types & Recycling Compatibility

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An infographic displaying the resin identification codes for different types of plastic. The infographic categorizes plastics into seven types, each represented by a recycling symbol with a number: 1. **PETE (Polyethylene Terephthalate)**: Common products include soda and water bottles, cups, jars, trays, and clamshells. Recycled into clothing, carpet, clamshells, soda, and water bottles. 2. **HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)**: Common products include milk jugs, detergent and shampoo bottles, flower pots, and grocery bags. Recycled into detergent bottles, flower pots, crates, pipe, and decking. 3. **PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)**: Common products include cleaning supply jugs, pool liners, twine, sheeting, and automotive product bottles. Recycled into pipe, wall siding, binders, carpet backing, and flooring. 4. **LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)**: Common products include bread bags, paper towels and tissue overwrap, squeeze bottles, trash bags, and six-pack rings. Recycled into trash bags, plastic lumber, furniture, shipping envelopes, and compost bins. 5. **PP (Polypropylene)**: Common products include yogurt tubs, cups, juice bottles, straws, hangers, and sand and shipping bags. Recycled into paint cans, speed bumps, auto parts, food containers, hangers, plant pots, and razor handles. 6. **PS (Polystyrene)**: Common products include to-go containers, flatware, hot cups, razors, CD cases, shipping cushions, and trays. Recycled into picture frames, crown molding, rulers, flower pots, hangers, toys, and tape dispensers. 7. **Other**: Includes various plastics like polycarbonate, nylon, ABS, acrylic, PLA. Common products include bottles, safety glasses, CDs, and headlight lenses. Recycled into electronic housings and auto parts

The profitability of a recycling operation depends entirely on the feedstock. Mixing incompatible polymers (e.g., PVC with PET) can catastrophically damage extrusion equipment and render the final rPET flakes unsellable. For plant...

Plastic Pelletizer Cost Analysis: Key Price Factors

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Industrial machinery for material processing

The specific cost of a Plastic Pelletizer Machine varies significantly based on technical configurations, throughput requirements, and component quality. For recycling plant operators and procurement managers, understanding these...

Plastic Granulator Guide: Working Principle & Specs

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Industrial granulator machine in manufacturing plant workshop

The Plastic Granulator is the precision tool of the recycling floor. While crushers handle bulk reduction, granulators are responsible for refining plastic scrap into high-quality regrind (typically 6mm–12mm) suitable for immedi...

Plastic Crusher Selection Guide: Types & Industrial Uses

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The Plastic Crusher is the first line of defense in any size-reduction system. Designed to handle bulky objects like drums, crates, and purge lumps, these machines reduce material volume by up to 80%, creating a manageable feedsto...

PVC Pipe Horizontal Crusher: Safety & Efficiency Benefits

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For manufacturers of PVC conduits, profiles, and gutters, scrap generation is inevitable. However, recycling long, rigid items presents a safety and logistical challenge. Standard vertical hoppers require pre-cutting 6-meter pipes...

DAF Wastewater Treatment: Removing SS, FOG, & BOD

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DAF Technology: A Guide to SS, FOG & BOD Removal

Water is the primary consumable in any washing plant. A standard 2,000 kg/h PET line consumes 4-5 tons of water per hour if not recirculated. Implementing a closed-loop water system using Dissolved Air Flotation (DAF) is a proven...

Centrifugal Dryer Maintenance: 4 Steps to Extend Life

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Maximizing the Longevity of Your Centrifugal Dryer in Plastic Recycling

The Centrifugal Dryer is a critical component in any plastic washing line, responsible for reducing moisture content to levels suitable for extrusion (typically <3%). Operating at high speeds (often 1200+ RPM), these machines f...

Plastic Recycling Plant Design: Optimizing Layouts for High Throughput

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Effective Plastic Recycling Machine integration requires more than just floor space; it demands a calculated engineering approach to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). A standard, off-the-shelf setup often fails to ad...

Plastic Crusher: A Comprehensive Guide

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Plastic crushers—often called granulators in international markets—are essential machines in recycling operations, converting bulky plastic waste into uniform flakes ready for washing and pelletizing.[1] For plant managers and...

The Complete Business Guide to EPS Foam Recycling

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EPS foam recycling transforms bulky packaging waste into profitable recycled material. Businesses generating consistent foam waste can cut disposal costs by 60-80% while creating new revenue streams through densified blocks that s...

Plastic Densifiers: Reduce Volume by 90% and Turn Low-Density Waste Into Profit

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Foam packaging fills your dumpster but weighs almost nothing. Plastic film tangles in your baler and clogs your extruder. Washed PE bags hold 40% water and won’t feed into your pelletizer. You pay to haul air and water to th...

PET Recycling Balers: A Practical Guide to PET Bottle Recycling

Recycling News 01/17/202601/17/2026 Rumtoo Plastic Recycling Machine

Equipment Considerations for Recycling PET (Type 1 Plastics) Plastic PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate), classified as Type 1 plastic, is one of the most widely used and most easily recyclable plastics worldwide. It is commonly f...

Waste Recycling Startup Considerations Checklist

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A Practical, Buyer-Focused Guide for Building an Efficient Recycling Program Launching a waste recycling program is not simply an environmental initiative—it is a strategic operational decision that can reduce costs, improve...

How Much Does an Industrial Shredder Cost? A Complete Buyer’s Guide

Recycling News 01/11/202601/11/2026 Rumtoo Plastic Recycling Machine

Investing in an industrial shredder is a significant decision for any recycling or waste processing operation. Whether you are handling plastic film, rigid scrap, pipes, or post-industrial waste, understanding how much an industri...

LDPE Film Densification: Bulk Density Change Before and After Screw Pressing

Recycling News 01/06/202601/06/2026 Rumtoo Plastic Recycling Machine

Bulk Density Change Before and After Squeezing In LDPE film recycling lines, washed film flakes typically present a major challenge for downstream handling and logistics due to their extremely low bulk density and high moisture...

Plastic Recycling Machinery Trends in 2026: 4 Profit Drivers

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Innovations and Future Trends in Plastic Recycling Machinery

The plastic recycling industry looks very different today than it did five years ago. Tighter environmental rules (especially in the EU and North America), higher labor costs, and rising electricity prices have changed what “pro...

Rigid PVC Recycling: How to Control Dust & Reduce Noise

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Is your factory covered in white powder? Is your crusher deafening? Rigid PVC recycling presents unique environmental challenges. This guide explains how to control fine dust and reduce noise levels to meet safety standards....

Shredder vs PVC Pipe Crusher: Which One Do You Need for Long Pipes & Profiles?

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Is standard shredding killing your efficiency? If you process long PVC pipes, conduit, or profiles, learn why a standard shredder might be the wrong choice, and how a Horizontal Crusher eliminates manual cutting. If you...

PVC Window Profile Recycling: Steel & Gasket Removal Guide

Recycling News 12/29/202501/06/2026 Rumtoo Plastic Recycling Machine

Across Europe and North America, PVC window and door profiles are reaching end of life in large volumes due to renovation cycles and energy-efficiency upgrades. While PVC itself is highly recyclable, window profiles are composite...

Plastic Recycling Machines for 2026: A Buyer’s Authority Guide to Pelletizing Lines

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Rumtoo Knowledge Center · Plastic Recycling Pelletizing Plastic Recycling Machines for 2026: A Buyer’s Authority Guide to Pelletizing Lines This Rumtoo guide explains how modern plastic recycling (mechanica...

Stop Manual Cutting: Horizontal Crusher for PVC Pipe

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Stop Cutting Pipes Manually: The 6-Meter Horizontal Solution for PVC Recycling

Introduction: The Hidden Cost of the Pre-Cut Does your team still use a saw to cut pipes before grinding? If you are running a plastic recycling facility or a pipe extrusion plant, walk out to your scrap reduction area. If y...

The Economic Benefits of Investing in a Plastic Film Screw Press System

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Plastic Film Screw Press: Reducing Drying Costs & Maximizing ROI In the thin-margin world of plastic recycling, water is the enemy of profitability. For recyclers processing LDPE films, PP woven bags, or agricultural foi...

The Comprehensive Guide to Wet Plastic Grinding Machine

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Wet Plastic Grinding Machine: Maximizing Flake Quality & Blade Life In the competitive landscape of plastic recycling, the quality of your output defines your profit margins. Wet plastic grinding machines have emerged as...

Common Types of Rigid Plastics: The Complete Recycling Guide

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Colorful shredded plastic pieces for recycling

In the global recycling market, rigid plastics represent a massive opportunity for profitability. Unlike flexible films that can be tricky to handle, rigid plastics—such as pipes, drums, and crates—offer high material density...

MINI COMPACT SHREDDER

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RTM Mini Compact Shredder (Desktop Dual-Shaft Shredder) The RTM Compact Shredder is a desktop dual-shaft shredder designed for small-batch size reduction in workshops, labs, and R&D. It handles plastics, rubber...

Common Types of Rigid Plastics (e.g., HDPE, PP, PVC)

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Illustrations of HDPE, PP, PVC plastic containers

Rigid Plastics • Recycling Guide • HDPE / PP / PVC / PET Common Types of Rigid Plastics for Recycling (HDPE, PP, PVC, PET & More) This page is written for recyclers and buyers who want to identify rigid plas...

How Much Does a Plastic Recycling Machine Cost in 2026?

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2026 Pricing • Buyer-Centric Guide • Industrial Recycling How Much Does a Plastic Recycling Machine Cost in 2026? Real price ranges, machine types, and budget planning tips—written from a manufacturer & project-i...

From Waste to Wealth: How Are Plastic Granules Made?

Recycling News 12/16/202501/06/2026 Rumtoo Plastic Recycling Machine

The picture shows a close-up of three glass jars containing colored plastic granules. The jar in the foreground is filled with bright green granules, while the jars in the background contain different shades of green and blue granules. These granules are typically used as raw material in the plastics industry for the manufacturing of various plastic products through processes like injection molding and extrusion.

Plastic waste is ubiquitous, but for the recycling industry, it is not trash—it is “black gold.” The key to unlocking this value lies in transforming irregular, bulky scrap into uniform, high-quality plastic granules...

Turn Fabric Waste into Profit: The Ultimate Guide to Non-Woven Recycling

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Non-Woven Recycling Machines: Turn Fabric Waste into Pellets

The demand for non-woven fabrics (PP, PET) has skyrocketed globally, driven by the medical, hygiene, and automotive industries. From surgical masks to geotextiles, production lines are running 24/7. However, high production volume...

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Recycled PET Applications: 5 High-Value Markets

Plastic Resin Codes: 7 Types & Recycling Compatibility

Plastic Pelletizer Cost Analysis: Key Price Factors

Plastic Granulator Guide: Working Principle & Specs

Plastic Crusher Selection Guide: Types & Industrial Uses

PVC Pipe Horizontal Crusher: Safety & Efficiency Benefits

DAF Wastewater Treatment: Removing SS, FOG, & BOD

Centrifugal Dryer Maintenance: 4 Steps to Extend Life

Plastic Recycling Plant Design: Optimizing Layouts for High Throughput

Plastic Crusher: A Comprehensive Guide

The Complete Business Guide to EPS Foam Recycling

Plastic Densifiers: Reduce Volume by 90% and Turn Low-Density Waste Into Profit

PET Recycling Balers: A Practical Guide to PET Bottle Recycling

Waste Recycling Startup Considerations Checklist

How Much Does an Industrial Shredder Cost? A Complete Buyer’s Guide

LDPE Film Densification: Bulk Density Change Before and After Screw Pressing

Plastic Recycling Machinery Trends in 2026: 4 Profit Drivers

Rigid PVC Recycling: How to Control Dust & Reduce Noise

Shredder vs PVC Pipe Crusher: Which One Do You Need for Long Pipes & Profiles?

PVC Window Profile Recycling: Steel & Gasket Removal Guide

Plastic Recycling Machines for 2026: A Buyer’s Authority Guide to Pelletizing Lines

Stop Manual Cutting: Horizontal Crusher for PVC Pipe

The Economic Benefits of Investing in a Plastic Film Screw Press System

The Comprehensive Guide to Wet Plastic Grinding Machine

Common Types of Rigid Plastics: The Complete Recycling Guide

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