Recycled plastic

Preconceived notions about recycled plastic.
Can you tell which of the following statements are true or false?

  1. RECYCLED PLASTICS ARE NO LONGER RECYCLABLE
  2. RECYCLED PLASTIC IS OF POORER QUALITY
  3. RECYCLED PLASTIC HAS NO ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
  4. RECYCLED PLASTIC HAS NO ECONOMIC BENEFITS
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RECYCLED PLASTICS ARE NO LONGER RECYCLABLE

False

Recycled plastics have the same molecular structure as virgin plastics and can therefore be recycled in the same recycling channels.

RECYCLED PLASTIC IS OF POORER QUALITY

False

The quality and properties of recycled plastics are very similar to those of virgin plastics, thanks to current regeneration technologies. They can moreover be approved in the same way as virgin plastics, depending on their end use.

RECYCLED PLASTIC HAS NO ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

False

By using recycled plastic, you are contributing to the circular economy. For example, each tonne of recycled plastic film avoids the production of 3.03 tonnes of CO2, the equivalent of a Brussels-Moscow lorry journey. (Source Valipac)

RECYCLED PLASTIC HAS NO ECONOMIC BENEFITS

False

The use of recycled plastics in the production of industrial packaging contributes to the parallel development of regeneration capacities in France and Europe and also promotes the investments needed for innovation.