Reducing Your Carbon Footprint with Recycled HIPS
When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, using recycled plastic is a great way to start. Recycled plastic, like High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS), can be used in the manufacturing of new products and this reduces the need for further extraction of raw materials from the environment. By choosing to use recycled plastic, we can reduce our dependence on non-renewable resources. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of using recycled plastic in product manufacturing and how it can help us reduce our environmental impact.
What is high impact polystyrene plastic?
High -Impact Polystyrene (HIPS) is a type of plastic that is known for its strength, durability and heat resistance. It is commonly used in the production of various consumer goods such as food containers, toys, and electronics. Our HIPS is a post industrial recycled material, meaning it is collected and sorted from industrial waste streams. By reusing this plastic material, companies can help to reduce their carbon footprint while also helping to create a circular economy in which materials are reused and not wasted. Reusing plastic also helps to end pollution and create a more green and sustainable future, especially for wildlife. With the right approach, companies can shift their focus to reuse instead of just recycle materials and thereby contribute to a greener planet. Mechanical recycling of HIPS allows us to reduce our reliance on fossil fuels while also having the potential to dramatically reduce the amount of plastic entering our oceans and landfills.
How is it recycled?
Recycled high impact polystyrene plastic is collected from post-industrial sources and brought to our recycling facility. Here, the plastic is cleaned, broken down into smaller pieces, and then melted down into pellets. These pellets can be used to make new plastic products such as toys, furniture, packaging, and more. This type of mechanical recycling helps keep our environment clean while allowing companies to take advantage of sustainable business practices. Through the use of circular economy models, companies can ensure that the plastic is continually reused and not disposed of in landfills.
What products can be made from recycled plastic?
HIPS is one of the most versatile and widely used materials in manufacturing. This type of plastic is popular for its cost-effectiveness, durability, and recyclability. Recycled HIPS plastic is used to manufacture various products, including furniture, toys, packaging, insulation panels, sawhorses, step ladders, and even medical instruments. Using recycled HIPS plastic for new product manufacturing is an important step towards reducing environmental waste and pollution. Contrary to popular belief, HIPS plastic is fully recyclable and can be mechanically recycled multiple times without sacrificing its strength and quality. As a result, using recycled HIPS plastic can help reduce manufacturing processes’ overall carbon footprint. Moreover, recycled plastic helps to minimize the need for new resources and can help to reduce the amount of non-biodegradable waste that ends up in landfills.
Why is using recycled plastic important?
The use of recycled plastic is essential for reducing plastic waste and keeping our environment clean. Mechanical recycling of polystyrene plastic takes a fraction of the energy used to produce the same material from raw materials. Furthermore, as mentioned above, polystyrene can take centuries to break down in landfills, meaning that using recycled plastic can help to reduce the amount of plastic waste polluting our planet significantly.
Not to mention, utilizing recycled plastic over virgin will save you a notable amount of money in material costs annually. What’s not to love about that!?
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