Kategória: Understanding Recycling – Introductory Mini-Courses for Beginners

🎓 Learn how plastic recycling really works: materials, processes, equipment and challenges – explained step by step.

A practical series for beginners who want to understand the world of plastic recycling – whether you work in a lab, production, sales, logistics or you're just starting out in the industry.

If you’re confused by terms like regranulate, contamination, filtration index or extrusion with recycled materials – these courses are for you. We explain everything clearly, in plain language, with real-world context and examples.

No academic jargon. Just what you need to start working confidently with recycled plastics.

What topics are covered in this series?

This is your entry point into plastics recycling – designed to help you understand the basics before diving into more technical topics. Each course is short (1–2 hours) and focused on practical use.

🟢 What recycled plastics are and how they differ from virgin materials
🟢 What regranulates and regrinds are – and what to watch out for
🟢 Key material properties in recycling: contamination, moisture, MFI, density
🟢 Filtration index and other tests used to assess recycled quality
🟢 Typical processing challenges – and how to solve them
🟢 How to read technical data sheets for recycled plastics
🟢 Basic recycling technologies: washing, agglomeration, extrusion

Who is this series for?

🟢 New employees in recycling companies
🟢 Lab technicians, production staff and QC teams
🟢 Salespeople and buyers working with regranulates or regrinds
🟢 Sustainability and circular economy professionals
🟢 Students, interns, and anyone curious about how recycling really works

What results can you expect?

🟢 Solid understanding of the basics of plastic recycling
🟢 More confidence when discussing recycled materials
🟢 Better collaboration with production and quality teams
🟢 Awareness of key quality risks and how to reduce them

👉 This series does not cover the basics of virgin plastic materials.
If you're looking for general knowledge about plastics, see the companion series: Understanding Plastics

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