Plastic Waste Management Leeds

Plastics are a remarkable family of materials that have recently gained attention due to their pervasiveness in the global economy, the low material recovery rates that they currently achieve, and the environmental consequences of current disposal methods. Our services include professional waste and recycling services to clients throughout Leeds and beyond. Call us on 01133 471 530. Going green has never been easier; all it takes is a phone call, and your  paper trash will be turned into something valuable.

With the services we offer and in every aspect of the work we do, we at Leeds Waste hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our team is highly trained and qualified to meet all of your requirements, and we are committed to providing a wide range of specialized services that are tailored to each client’s specific needs and circumstances.

What is Plastic Waste Management?

Plastics themselves aren’t a problem; it’s how they’re managed that is. Land-based activities have a harmful impact on the ecosystem, particularly on marine life. Plastic is a versatile material with a wide range of applications, including packaging, medical and technical equipment, and even aeronautics. 

Plastics have a lower carbon footprint than alternatives such as paper, jute, or even fabric, according to various life-cycle assessment studies. It is essential to stress the importance of the management of waste plastics in order to stop the negative effects of plastics on the environment. Plastic waste management is everything that has to do with plastic recycling and plastic waste reduction. Dividing plastic waste at source is an important factor in the recovery and recycling of materials.

Plastic Waste Reduction Leeds

Every year, more than 350 million tonnes of plastic are used, yet only a small portion of this is recycled. Plastic waste has become a major source of worry for many businesses and individuals. However, without new incentives, effectively scaling up waste collection and recycling to the levels required to limit the use of virgin materials and prevent significant amounts of plastic from entering the environment and the world’s oceans would be difficult.

The volume of plastic waste in the marines will quadruple in the next ten years.  If we do nothing, the oceans will contain more plastic waste than fish by weight in 2050. Leeds Waste Management is dedicated to reversing this trend. Plastic bags have been discontinued by some businesses, and many local governments have considered banning them. If your business can, opt for more biodegradable products over plastic such as cardboard. 

In general, cardboard is easier to recycle than plastic, and paper materials biodegrade more quickly without adding significant weight to the product, as glass or aluminum can. When in doubt, choose spaghetti in a box over spaghetti in a bag, or detergent in a box over detergent in a bottle. Even better, look for companies who use sustainable cardboard or take a firm position against deforestation.

Plastic Waste Recycling Leeds

Plastic recycling is divided into several stages. These procedures are generally the same for most types of recycling facilities, however in rare cases, specific procedures can be combined or eliminated. 

A recycling procedure always begins with the collection of plastic material to be recycled. The sorting process begins once the plastics have been collected and brought to a recycling plant.

Plastics are sorted into separate sections by machines based on a variety of qualities that vary depending on the recycling facility or the ultimate product.

Plastics are typically sorted according to the type of plastic (material used), the color of the plastic, or even how it was manufactured. This is significant because different types of plastics require different processing methods, and some recycling facilities can only recycle one type of plastic. When the wrong type of plastic is processed at the improper facility, the efficiency of the process suffers. The plastic waste is then shredded or granulated into fine bits during resizing. This expands the plastic’s surface area, making it easier to process, reshape, and transport if necessary.

The final step in the recycling process is typically seen as the most exciting since it involves converting plastic particles into recycled components that can be used in future manufacturing. Compounding is the process of smashing and melting tiny particles into plastic pellets. After that, the pellets can be utilized to make additional plastic items.