Live Demos at K 2022 Highlight Recyclate, Processing Equipment, and Additives
Collaboration will demonstrate elements of HDPE and PP recycling.
At the upcoming K 2022, HDPE and PP from PreZero will be recycled in a live demonstration using additives from Baerlocher and Milliken and equipment by Erema.
HDPE and PP from PreZero will be jointly produced on site from previously sorted, washed and shredded post-consumer material.
Photo Credit: PreZero
Regranulation will be completed using an Erema Intarema TVEplus extrusion system. HDPE regrind will be upgraded with Baerlocher’s Baeropol T-blend to improve mechanical properties and processing performance. PP regrind will be upgraded with Hyperform HPN from Milliken, which improves processing stability fo the material while reducing cycle time.
PreZero is a recycling and recovery company owned by the Shwarz retail group. The company and its partners will aim to demonstrate that high product quality is possible starting with recycled materials.
The HDPE process demonstration will take place on October 19 and 23, at 10 AM. The PP demonstration will take place on October 21 at 3:30 PM. The live recycling demonstrations will be located in the outdoor area of the fair, at the circular economy center.
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