What happens to a plastic bottle after it has been sorted?

Answer 1

Because of the energy lost in the recycling process. Recycled goods must be extensively processed, while a reused container doesn't have to be processed at all. This means that the water, electricity, and other materials that are consumed in the recycling process are saved.

Answer 2

After plastics are collected by a recycling center, they are crushed together into a large

cube or bale. The bales are sent to companies and are then broken into small flakes that

will be used to make new products. In some cases, entire bales that have been

contaminated by an incorrectly sorted piece of plastic are rejected. This is why proper

sorting is very important.

Recycling is a good alternative to filling up landfills with plastics, but it is not a perfect

solution. It can be expensive to transport and process the plastics for recycling, and

consumers do not yet buy enough recycled materials -those with a high post-consumer

waste (PCW) content-to make up for this cost. Consumers can reduce this cost by

reusing plastics before sending them to the recycling center.

Answer 3

on the grade of the plastic which can be found on the bottom of the bottle. one example would be pet or pete botttles

Answer 4

sent back to plastic factory to be ground into sand and reformed

Answer 5

Not all plastics are recyclable. The local council responsible for refuse and recycling collections round the community, should give householders a list of what plastic can be recycled.