Bottle-to-bottle recycling solutions and more
Boretech highlighted its comprehensive PET bottle-to-bottle solutions including the latest advancements in equipment, engineering services, and recycling systems for rigid and film plastics. A key innovation featured was the upgraded ES process for PET bottle recycling. This process features an intensive washer that builds on the existing integrated module, enhancing washing efficiency while reducing overall equipment investment. The upgrade has also been designed to minimise the equipment’s footprint and to simplify inline process operations. Experimental comparisons have shown that the L values and b values of the washed rPET flakes remain within the original quality standards, says Boretech.
In response to the growing interest in PET tray recycling, the company is developing an advanced washing process aimed at increasing the yield rate of tray recycling. Two functional units are currently undergoing lab-scale testing and have shown promising results. With the application for patents on centrifugal drying and intensive washing processes, Boretech is confident that the complete washing line will be unveiled in 2024. “While PET bottle recycling has reached saturation in regions like China and Japan, the use of PET trays is still substantial. However, due to some inherent characteristics, recycling trays can be challenging, though efforts are ongoing,” explained Alan Ou, Vice G.M. Product Director Boretech. Additionally, Boretech sees significant potential in the recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, such as multi-layer flexible films and plastic textiles, through chemical recycling technology.
The PRSE exhibition exceeded Boretech’s expectations in terms of the number and quality of visitors. The company noted significant interest in its complete PET bottle washing solutions, particularly the newly promoted ES washing technology and equipment, but there were also numerous inquiries about recycling HDPE and PP, and PET trays.
