Recovery of PET packaging

Abstract

Oporaba ambalaže ključan je aspekt u održivom gospodarenju otpadom, koji uključuje proces ponovne uporabe, reciklaže i smanjenja negativnog utjecaja na okoliš. Ambalaža, kao jedna od najvećih kategorija otpada, zahtijeva sustavno upravljanje kako bi se smanjio volumen otpada i potrošnja novih sirovina. Oporaba ambalaže doprinosi očuvanju resursa, smanjenju energetske potrošnje i smanjenju emisije štetnih plinova. Ključne tehnologije u oporabi ambalaže uključuju reciklažu plastike, stakla, papira i metala, a postupci kao što su sortiranje, drobljenje i toplinska obrada omogućuju učinkovitiju ponovnu uporabu materijala. S obzirom na različite vrste ambalaže, važno je razumjeti specifične izazove u oporabi svakog materijala, uključujući visoke troškove reciklaže plastike i složenost u razdvajanju miješanih materijala. Unutar sustava gospodarenja otpadom, oporaba ambalaže predstavlja značajan korak prema smanjenju negativnih ekoloških učinaka i postizanju cirkularne ekonomije. Osim ekoloških, oporaba ambalaže ima i ekonomske koristi kroz smanjenje troškova odlaganja otpada i stvaranje novih poslovnih prilika u industriji reciklaže.Packaging recovery is a key aspect in sustainable waste management, which includes process of recovery, recycling and reduction of negative influence on the environment. Packaging as one of the biggest waste category demands systematic management to reduce waste volume and consumption of new raw materials. Packaging recovery contributes in resource conservation, reduction of energy consumption and in reduction of harmful gas emissions. Key technology in packaging recovery includes plastic, glass and paper recycling, and procedures such as sorting, grinding and heat treatment enable more efficient reuse of materials. Considering variety in packaging it is important to understand specific challenges in reusing each and every material, including high costs in plastic recycling and complexity in separation of mixed materials. Within waste management system packaging recovery represents a significant step towards reduction of negative environmental effects and achieving a circular economy. In addition to environmental benefits, packaging recovery also has economic benefits by reducing waste disposal costs and creating new business opportunities in the recycling industry