The appearance of plastics brings a lot of convenience to the packaging industry. With the wide application of plastics, a large number of waste plastics have been produced, which has also caused harm to the environment.
Providing circular economy solutions is a key component of Dow's sustainable development strategy. With continuous innovation, Dow has made many breakthroughs in recycling plastics and sustainable development. As a new solution for Dow in the field of plastic recycling, post consumer recovery (PCR) resin formula helps Dow create an economic closed loop for recycling.
If you don't know about post consumer recycling (PCR) resin, don't worry, it will take you to uncover the mystery of PCR resin!
What is post consumer recovery (PCR) resin?
Post consumer recycling (PCR) resin is made from plastic waste discarded by consumers. The waste plastic is collected from the recycling stream, and then through the separation, cleaning and granulation process of the mechanical recycling system, new plastic particles are produced. The new plastic particles have the same structure as the plastic before recycling. When new plastic particles are mixed with the original resin, a variety of new plastic products are created. This way, not only reduces carbon dioxide emissions, but also reduces energy consumption.
Through cooperation with a number of recycling companies in the Asia Pacific region, Dow develops a new material for heat shrinkable film for post consumer recovery (PCR) resin, bringing customers double benefits of environmental protection and economy.
Why use heat shrinkable film?
As a common packaging film, heat shrinkable film can protect the quality of products in the process of transportation because of its good heat shrinkability. Therefore, the market demand for heat shrinkable films is also increasing:
Improve the printability and high transparency of the film, improve the attraction of the shelf products, and facilitate the identification of products
Excellent stability and durability to meet the stringent transportation and storage conditions
Stable machinability and mechanical properties
High recovery rate to further improve the sustainability of plastic packaging
Dow's PCR resin solution
This PCR resin material developed for the application of heat shrinkable film, with good shrinkage, stable machining and excellent mechanical properties, provides a guarantee for the bundle packaging and safe transportation in the packaging industry.
In addition, the solution contains 40% recycled material formula which can be used in the middle layer of heat shrinkable film. It can effectively reduce carbon dioxide emissions and energy consumption in the resin production process, and achieve the goal of film recycling.
Dow formula PCR resin has five advantages:
Helps reduce the rejection, burying, or flow of plastic packaging into other environments
High quality and stability of products
Reduce dependence on raw plastics made from fossil fuels
Reduce carbon footprint and save energy
Increase social and economic benefits in the value chain
Recently, Dow shared the market trend of PCR resin and heat shrinkable film in the live classroom, and launched the first post consumer resin product in the Asia Pacific region. To learn more about Dow's post consumer recovery (PCR) resin solution, scan the QR code below or click to read the original to watch live playback.
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