PET bottle recycling is becoming more and more important as environmental awareness increases. For plastic recyclers, they are more concerned about getting better PET bottle flakes for higher profits. Below are several factors that effect the value of recycled PET flakes. There are also practical strategies to help improve PET bottle flake recycling value.

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1 Purity & cleanliness
2 Color and transparency of PET bottle flakes
3 Choose advanced PET bottle recycling machines

Purity & cleanliness

The purity and cleanliness of the plastic can affect the price of PET bottle flakes.

Effective sorting and separation of PET flakes is the key to better recycling value. Separating PET bottle flakes from other recyclables, such as metals or plastics made from other materials, ensures a high purity of PET material.

Recyclers prefer PET flakes that are free of residual liquids or debris and want PET flakes that are free of labels, caps and other non-PET materials. Therefore, plastic recycling plants should use a PET bottle label removal machine to remove labels from the outside of plastic bottles and use a plastic bottle washing machine to thoroughly clean the flakes. Because clean PET bottle flakes are easier to handle and reuse.

Color and transparency of PET bottle flakes

The color of PET bottle flakes can also affect the recycling value. Transparent or colorless PET flakes are preferred over colored PET flakes. This is because they are easier to recycle and do not compromise quality when producing recycled products. Color sorting and a more complex and costly recycling process make clear PET flakes the preferred choice for recyclers.

Choose advanced PET bottle recycling machines

Investing in modern recycling technology and equipment can significantly increase the value of PET bottle flake recycling. State-of-the-art recycling machines, such as high-performance plastic bottle washing and washing line, ensure more efficient and precise processing, resulting in high-quality recycled PET material.