Sustainability
By-product film
The main objective of regeneration is to promote a more sustainable life-cycle for plastic films, achieving an infinitely-reusable material, reducing the environmental impact and improving production efficiency.
How does it happen
Collection and preparation
The polyethylene film is collected, often from used material or production waste. Before being treated, the film is cleaned to remove impurities such as dust, oils or residues.
Shredding
The film is shredded into small particles or granules by a shredder. This facilitates the subsequent fusion.
Fusion and homogenisation
The shredded pieces are introduced into the extruder, where the heat and pressure melt them. The fused material is then mixed to ensure a uniform and contaminant-free flow.
Cooling and regranulation
Once melted, the plastic material is cooled then transformed back into granules by an extrusion die. These granules can be reused to produce new films, specifically films from by-products.