Plastic is a versatile, resistant, and durable material<\/strong> used in many everyday products. Plastic recycling represents one of today’s most urgent environmental challenges: in Italy, plastic recycling reached 54% of packaging in 2024<\/strong>, but there is still room for improvement to reduce environmental impact.<\/p>\n Not being biodegradable, if disposed of incorrectly or dispersed in the environment, it can remain intact for thousands of years, putting the balance of marine and terrestrial ecosystems at risk. Recycling plastic can help reduce environmental pollution and preserve natural resources. Plastic recycling, in fact, not only reduces the amount of waste and microplastics that end up in the environment, but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions and the amount of oil and non-renewable resources used to produce new plastic.<\/p>\n To understand the importance of plastic recycling, let’s explore together how it is carried out, which types of plastics are recyclable, and what can be obtained at the end of the process.<\/p>\n To start recycling plastic and make proper separate collection, it is important to know the different types of plastic and how they are marked. The main types of plastic that can be recovered and recycled<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n Here is a quick guide to plastic recycling codes:<\/p>\n Knowing plastic recycling symbols facilitates proper waste separation and improves the quality of recycled material.<\/p>\n The plastic recycling process<\/strong> begins with the waste collection phase, where materials are separated based on the type of plastic. In Italy, separate waste collection is managed by individual municipalities and can vary from region to region. To ensure proper plastic recycling<\/strong>, it is therefore essential to separate waste correctly, both at home and in work environments, using the appropriate bags and containers designated for disposal.<\/p>\n The collected plastic packaging is then unloaded at dedicated recycling centers, where it is cleaned and prepared for further processing. In general, the plastic recycling stages are divided into:<\/p>\n Once the pellets are obtained, the plastic can be reused to create new products<\/strong>, which can be similar to the original ones (for example, PET bottles can be transformed into new containers), or completely different objects from the previous ones.<\/p>\n Plastic recycling<\/strong> is a process that allows recovering raw materials from used plastic packaging and objects and transforming them into new products. Recycled plastic can be used to produce a wide range of products, from bottles to containers, from packaging to bags, up to furniture. By recycling plastic, we can help reduce the amount of waste ending up in landfills, protect the environment and save energy. In particular, plastic recycling allows us to:<\/p>\n The main plastic recycling symbols are identified by numbers inside the triangle with arrows: 1-PET (bottles), 2-HDPE (bottles), 4-LDPE (bags), 5-PP (food containers). The number indicates the type of polymer and facilitates the recycling process and proper waste separation.<\/p>\n Plastic can be recycled an average of 7-9 times before the polymer properties degrade significantly. For this reason, plastic recycling must be combined with consumption reduction and product reuse.<\/p>\n Beschi has always been committed to sustainable production processes and constantly works to create increasingly green and environmentally friendly products, using recycled plastic. In addition to initiatives aimed at promoting energy savings and greater environmental sustainability<\/strong><\/a>, such as the installation of a photovoltaic system and the use of energy-saving machinery, the company is committed to reducing waste and encouraging the recycling of plastic materials.<\/p>\n 30% of the plastic materials used to manufacture textile industry accessories<\/strong><\/a> comes from recycled plastic, derived from post-production. Choosing textile industry accessories made with recycled material means concretely contributing to plastic recycling and reducing the environmental impact of the production chain.<\/p>\nPlastic recycling: which plastics are recyclable?<\/h2>\n
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Plastica recycling symbols guide<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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How is plastic recycled?<\/h2>\n
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What can be obtained from plastic recycling?<\/h2>\n
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Frequently asked questions about plastic recycling<\/h2>\n
What are the recyclable plastic symbols?<\/h3>\n
How many times can plastic be recycled?<\/h3>\n
Textile accessories in recycled plastic: Beschi’s sustainable choice<\/h2>\n