INNOVATION
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SUCCESS IS…
YOUR ADVANTAGES WITH
FLOTTWEG SEPARATION
TECHNOLOGY
· Very high separation precision in plastics recycling
· Separation of mixed substances such as fibres
· No additional dewatering or spinning required
· Conservation of resources such as water and energy
· Reduction in operating costs due to an optimum process
rather quickly and efficiently even on a
big-city-scale,’ he tells Recycling
International. ‘Most experts think this
is the sole measure that allows to pass
the 50% threshold in recycling – Milan
is now at 62% – which is probably the
reason why it will become compulsory
in all EU cities by 2025.’
Mater-Bi currently competes only with
low-value plastics and one reason is
that it is more expensive than other
polymers such as PET. But that eco-
nomic dynamic in the marketplace
could change as brands, manufactur-
ers and retailers change their products
– and particularly packaging – in
response to concerns over sustainabil-
ity. As with biodegradable, composta-
ble film and single-use plastics, a
change to bio-PET would have major
implications for recyclers. As yet,
that’s still some way off. The substantial site is set in striking countryside 100 km south of Rome.
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