How to Start A Plastic Recycling Business?
Plastic is a polymer known to be a non-biodegradable substance which is hazardous for the surrounding. Plastic cannot be decomposed by natural means unlike the biodegradable substances. The present world we live in is surrounded with billions of plastic products. If we recount that how many things we have used today we may easily find that most of things we have come around is made up of plastic. Thus, recycling of plastic bottles and other products provide us with huge business opportunity. Plastic recycling business is very profitable if carried out with proper business planning. In this article I will share information on how to recycle plastics in your own small scale plastic recycling plant to make profit.
Plastic is playing a huge role in our lives from usage as plastic bottles to toothbrush, mug, bucket, tub, containers, polybag, and many more. The usage of plastic has kept on rising years after years and now time has come that we cannot live without them. Plastic is a known non-biodegradable substance which means that it is not possible to break it through natural means. Plastic also a toxic substance because when it mixes in the atmosphere it causes pollution. Scientists are quite worried about the rise in plastic waste as they are unable to decompose them in comparison to the waste generation.
Since the production of plastic in 1950s, 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic has been generated till recently. These plastics are mostly become trash after one time use. It is estimated that nearly 6.3 billion metric tons of plastic has become waste. Every year nearly 400-500 million tons of plastic waste is generated which continues to rise every year. Most of the products we use have been replaced by plastic. The shocking part in all these is that only 10-15% of total production of plastic waste is recycled.
Recycle, Reuse, And Reduce:
The 3R sums up everything on the issue of plastic waste generation. The best way to reduce plastic waste is to recycle it and reuse. There has been a rising trend seen in the recycle of plastic waste. Earlier it was took to task as a way to reduce waste and to make a use out of waste but now it has turned out to be a full-fledged business.
Many people these days are setting up plastic waste recycling plant where plastic wastes like plastic bottles, polythene, polybag, plastic containers, boxes, packets, sheets and their likes are recycled into useful products.
Plastic Waste Recycle Business Plan:
As one knows that every business requires a brief strategy and so is this business. Before we start the business to recycle plastic waste we need to first draw out a plan. Here are few objectives that are necessary to look at before we start the business of recycling plastic.
What are the requirements for Plastic Waste Recycle Business
Total investment required in setting up of recycling plant
Requirement of Land or Factory
Requirement of utilities and machines
Collection of plastic waste
What type of plastic waste will you recycle
Your market after recycle
Profit margin in plastic recycling
Return on Investment
The above nine point sums up the whole strategy of opening a plastic waste recycle plant. We need to first analyze these points and figure out the feasibility of whether this plan would succeed or not.
Requirements for Opening a Plastic Waste Recycle Plant:
The first basic thing you need to open up your recycle plant is a decent place. It should be at least of decent space where you can keep all the waste and waste product apart from equipment and utilities.
The second thing required is a closed space similar to a factory but small sized room can also work. It should be of at least 200 sq. feet of size.
The next necessary requirement is the machine by which you will recycle your plastic waste.
Next is the plastic waste which you need to recycle. For this you can make a network of plastic waste suppliers that can supply the required amount of plastic waste.
The other requirements include a proper electric connection, generator for emergency, papers for starting a recycle business from the designated authority, permission from other selected authorities, a technical staff that can guide how to recycle the plastic, few labors, containers to store the recycled product, etc.
Land Requirement and Factory:
The demand of land depends on at what scale your plant will operate. If you are interested in small scale recycling then a 50 sq. feet room can also work but it you want large scale recycling then at least 200 to 500 sq. feet of land is required for recycling process. The land should definitely have shades, closed space, large rooms, and technical room and so on. You need to have a clean and closed space where you will keep your machine. All such closed rooms should be ventilated to avoid suffocation. A large space should be dedicated to dump plastic waste while a clean space is necessary to keep the recycled product.
Requirement of Utilities:
As you get a factory for recycling, you need proper utilities to run your factory. The foremost thing you need is a proper electric connection. You should take the required connection based on your power demand. Another important thing is proper water supply. For emergency case you should keep a proper generator. The other utilities include parts related with recycling, small tools, machines, compressor, furniture, etc.
Machines for Recycling Plastic Waste:
You need to buy the required machine for recycling your plastic waste. The plastic is first compressed and then melted using the machine. Then it is given small shapes and is then cooled down using cold water. The machine for this comes in many types. Some machines have all in one features while some come in part. Machines also depends on what type of plastic you are recycling and at what scale you are recycling. Based on this the rate of machines depend. It would be better if you choose a large scale machine that has various features.
Process involved in recycling of plastic waste:
Collection of plastic waste and dumping
Sorting and separation of plastic waste like PVC, ABS, LD, etc
Grinding
You can now supply these plastics raw material to recycling unit
Recycling process initiated
Compression and melting of raw materials obtained after grinding process
Formation of pellets
Manufacturing of new products like chair, table, bottle, etc.
After you setup your factory and have your utilities fixed. Get the plastic waste and start your recycling process. The major step involved in recycling is compressing and melting down of plastic in to a liquid. This is done in a way so that least pollution is generated. The next step involves filtering where waste residue is removed and higher quality of liquid is passed. The next step requires shaping up of the liquid plastic. Mostly they are shaped in small brick shaped or pellet shaped. They cooled down in cold water and are later put in a dry container.
Technician and Labors:
To carry all the process of recycling you definitely require a technical mind plus man force. Hire a technician who knows how to work with machines and recycle plastic. To save cost you can hire the technician for a while and after learning from him you can try it on your own. You can also take help from guides or can do a short course on it. You should also hire some labors based on your requirement to carry out the job.
Nara Loca Abadi is a recycled plastic specialist that concerned about the earth and environment by promoting the use of recycled PET flakes, recycled PET, recycled PP & HDPE granules to various plastic and polyester manufacturers.
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