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Virgin polyethylene
terephthalate (PET) is made from fossil fuel, a non-renewable
natural resource, which will eventually run out. Although many
plastics are re-ground and utilized by mixing it with virgin
compound, PET is one of the only plastics that is truly
recyclable.
The project aims to adapt and
develop existing technologies for local needs. Current research
indicates that recycling PET bottles into second-generation
products is economically viable at all the stages of the process.
The project will seek to develop or adapt technology for the
recycling of PET bottles and the use of the recycled PET in the
production of second generation products such as fibres, fibre-fill,
carpets, strapping, automotive parts and many more consumer
products. In addition, the objective is to create technology that
would involve as many people as possible in the final solution –
from the bottle collector to the commercial sale of a
second-generation product for use locally or for export. |