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When recycled, polystyrene goes through a similar process to other plastics used for packaging applications.

When recycled, polystyrene goes through a similar process to other plastics used for packaging applications.

Polypropylene (PP) is one of the most recycled packaging polymers in South Africa, usually used to manufacture dairy product containers, etc.

The recycling process of PET is different from other plastics, which are usually picked, sorted and then hand-cleaned before being processed.

Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. We have all become accustomed to hearing this mantra as fears about plastic pollution across the world increase.

PE-LD is the most widely recycled packaging polymer in South Africa and is fairly easy to recycle. Here’s how it is recycled.