What can plastic be recycled into

Never believe plastic is a biodegradable thing. Because natural molecules and modern technology are not enough to decompose plastics into harmless molecules for recycling. Many scientists have been trying different experiments, burying plastics directly in the soil or burying them in composting experiments that can generate heat by themselves. No matter whether it is a year or several years, it is not enough to decompose plastic molecules. Look at the polluted sea, the animals that died after swallowing plastic. As the garbage made by human beings, human beings should get rid of it.

But at present, there are only two ways to reduce plastic waste: not that seriously, waste plastic would be burning at high temperature for fuel, or possibly local makers grind them up to make into new plastic pellets in order to remade into other products.

What can plastic be recycled into

recycled ABS

Not all plastics can be recycled. such as some industrial plastics containing toxic or harmful substances, and some plastics are made of harmful plastic particles. In the toy field, most ABS materials are usually used for recycling and processing. there are usually three kinds of ABS plastics that can be recycled：

1. From tubular product, battery plate, coil, etc. One of the characteristics of all these products is that plastics are natural colors without special additives.
2. From automobile, electromobility, sanitary, etc. These recycled plastics usually contain electroplated coatings or paints, and they can only be used as some special parts, because the chemicals contained in them may not meet the manufacturing standards of toys.
3. From the fridge, washing machine, television, air conditioner, printer, telephone, toy, etc. These recycled materials are first used in toys because they have already met the standards of toys. In the process of recycling and reprocessing, the reprocessing process will be accelerated and the cost will be saved.

In addition to the above ABS recycled materials, other plastic types will still be widely used in the toy industry.

1. recycled PET

   is usually recycled and reprocessed from discarded water bottles and is widely used in the textile industry at present. Indeed, this recycling process involves transforming PET into flakes which can then be spun as a yarn. And these yarns are then used to manufacture clothes and other textile garments. In toy industries, recycled PET is usually used in blister products or packaging.

2. recycled HDPE/LDPE

   , Oftentimes, HDPE is also downcycled (a recycling practice that involves materials’ reuse for lower-value products) into plastic lumber, tables, roadside curbs, benches, and other durable plastic products. LDPE can be transformed into bin liners and packaging films. In toy industries, recycled HDPE/LDPE are usually Used to make blow-molded toy products, The size ranges from large animal shapes and toys to amusement parks to simulated foods and fruit toys.

3. HIPS (High Impact Polystyrene)

   , also known as PS (Polystyrene), is an amorphous thermoplastic material, used in lower heat applications. It is categorized as standard material and offers ease of processing, high impact strength, and stiffness. recycled HIPS is the best option for toy making since recycled HIPS can provide stable toy properties, and also with lower cost compared to recycled ABS

   

4. recycled PC (Polycarbonates plastics)

   are among the strongest, toughest, and most rigid thermoplastics. In addition, they have a ductility normally associated with the softer, lower-modulus thermoplastics. They are transparent materials and resistant to a variety of chemicals. The creep resistance of these plastic materials is among the best for thermoplastics. recycled PC is mainly from Typical applications include the following: safety shields, lenses, glazing, electrical relay covers, helmets, pump impellers, headlights, interior aircraft components, telephone switchgear, snowmobile components, boat propellers, and housing for hand-held power tools.

All of the above types of recycled plastics are commonly used in our company and are most widely used in the toy industry, especially among the building blocks sold to Europe and America, 80% of the products have been replaced by recycled ABS. Moreover, the practice of replacing new materials with recycled materials is increasingly accepted and recommended by consumers, because they will not cause new pressure on the environment.