slide 2: Polyethylene is the most
common form of plastic. Both
low-density polyethylene and
high-density polyethylene
are used to manufacture a
vast number of everyday
products. When recycled
other commonly used
products are created as well.
For this reason recycling
plastics is important to
maximize resources and
reduce pollution.
slide 3: Low-density polyethylene LDPE is known as a thermoplastic or thermosoftening
plastic. It is not reactive at room temperatures and can withstand a range of
temperatures. It is made in translucent and opaque variations and while it is quite
flexible and tough it is also breakable.
slide 4: LDPE is used for manufacturing products such as:
• Plastic bags
• Trays containers snap-on lids
• Corrosion-resistant work surfaces
• Six pack rings
• Packaging for computer hardware
• Playground slides
• Plastic wraps
slide 5: LDPE is not often recycled
through curbside programs
but products can be dropped
off at a designated location
for recycling.
Recycled LDPE makes
many products including:
• Trash cans and liners
• Shipping envelopes
• Lumber
• Floor tiles
slide 6: High-density polyethylene HDPE
is a thermoplastic made
from petroleum. It has a large
strength-to-density ratio is
opaque and can withstand high
temperatures.
slide 7: HDPE is used for manufacturing
products such as:
• Plastic bottles
• Plastic lumber
• Hard hats
• Food storage containers
• Fuel tanks for vehicles
• 3-D printer filament
slide 8: HDPE is collected through most curbside
recycling programs. It is non-biodegradable
and can take centuries to decompose so
recycling is crucial.
Recycled HDPE makes many products
including:
• Rope
• Toys
• Recycling bins
• Trash cans
slide 9: Recycling contributes to a
reduction in resource
consumption and pollution.
From a business
perspective it can be more
cost efficient to produce a
product from recycled
plastic than it is to
manufacture virgin plastic.
Additionally recycling
produces the monetary
benefit of getting paid for
plastic scrap.
slide 10: Polychem USA is a leader in recycling plastic waste materials with 70 years of
service to the plastics recycling industry. We proudly turn plastic scrap and
plastic film into useful material that can be used to make a variety of products.
For information or a quote please contact us at www.polychem-usa.com.