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News Release from: Axion Recycling | Subject: Recycling process
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 May 2007
Recycling process handles the polymer
waste stream
Axion Recycling has developed a recycling process to handle the polymer waste stream produced by the primary treatment of WEEE.
Using high quality recycled polymers in new electrical and electronic goods offers three significant benefits to manufacturers in terms of reducing raw material costs, cutting emissions and boosting their 'green' credentials, claims a leading plastics recycler Axion Polymers, a division of Axion Recycling, says manufacturers taking the eco-friendly route can bag a 'triple win from triple-e waste'
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 25 Jun 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The company has developed a unique recycling process to handle the polymer waste stream produced by the primary treatment of WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) following recent GBP3 million investment in its state-of-the-art processing facilities at Salford.
This factory turns the waste plastic material into a high specification polymer resin that can be used for the injection-moulded new components.
Axion Polymers is currently discussing recycling options with a number of interested companies, including leading computer equipment and washing machine manufacturers.
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Axion's Technical Director, Keith Freegard, says more and more companies are recognising the benefits of using recyclate in new products, which offers savings in comparison to using virgin polymers.
'In addition, there is a 90% saving in CO2 emissions per tonne of raw material consumed by using recycled feedstocks.
This inherently sustainable source of material also gives products a strong set of 'green' credentials, thereby satisfying eco-design considerations,' he says.
'In response to this growing interest, we are seeking brand leaders to help develop specified compounds that can be used to produce new electrical consumer goods.
Allied to this is our government-funded project aimed at demonstrating a 'closed-loop' recycling route for new polymers that is both technically and economically feasible.' Axion Polymers offers polystyrene and HIPS injection-grade materials based upon raw materials sourced from primary WEEE treatment plants for fridges and televisions.
The range of available grades is growing as the production plant takes on a wider variety of input raw materials from mixed household electrical goods and business equipment waste.
One of the most advanced recycling facilities in Europe, the plant is capable of handling co-mingled plastic waste containing various contaminants and converting it into high quality polymer compounds using on-site processing equipment, thus 'closing the loop' for end-of- life electronics scrap.
Keith adds: 'Given the impending WEEE Directive legislation and rising volumes of waste generated, what better way for OEMS to get some payback for footing the bill for end-of-life waste than by re-using recyclate in new products?'.
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