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What is PCR plastic?
PCR plastic, which stands for post-consumer recycled plastic, is material that is made from post-consumer waste. This is waste created by the end-user, such as vegetable waste, paper waste and plastic packaging that you, as a consumer, would dispose of in the trashcan. Post-consumer waste is the largest waste flow worldwide. That is why there is a continuous search for ways to limit this waste flow, but also for ways to process this waste into new products. Examples of this are pots and containers made of PCR plastic. In this article our specialists explain about PCR plastic and the advantages of this material.
The difference between post-consumer waste and post-industrial waste
PCR plastic is a relatively new concept in the horticulture, but did you know that all pots and containers currently used in Dutch horticulture contain 75% recycled material by default? Often this recycled material is no post-consumer waste, but post-industrial waste. That is waste from industrial companies that is recycled into new products. For example material dropping on the floor of a plant, such as trimmings with a production error.
The difference with post-consumer waste is, as such, that post-industrial waste is not created by the consumer, but at the manufacturer. Many companies already recycle post-industrial waste in connection with sustainability and cost reduction. Post-consumer waste on the other hand, is as yet far from being recycled all the time. So PCR plastic a way to indeed recycle post-consumer waste and, as such, convert household waste into new products.
The difference with post-consumer waste is, as such, that post-industrial waste is not created by the consumer, but at the manufacturer. Many companies already recycle post-industrial waste in connection with sustainability and cost reduction. Post-consumer waste on the other hand, is as yet far from being recycled all the time. So PCR plastic a way to indeed recycle post-consumer waste and, as such, convert household waste into new products.
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PCR plastic
The majority of all post-consumer waste consists of packaging. This material is recycled into PCR plastic increasingly more often, whereupon all kinds of products can be made from it, like pots, containers and packaging materials. The compound of PCR plastic differs per product, but in most cases is consists for at least 95% of post-consumer waste. Some manufacturers even supply pots and containers that consist of 100% PCR plastic.
The advantages of PCR plastic
The main advantage of PCR plastic is that it is a durable material. After all, no new fossil resources are required to produce PCR plastic; the material is made of waste. This way it also contributes to the reduction of the CO2-emission relative to standard plastic. Another advantage of PCR plastic is that it can be recycled again after use. In other words: it is a circular material.
The disadvantages of PCR plastic
Besides advantages, PCR plastic also has a number of disadvantages. For example, in connection with the food safety, PCR plastic may not be used in the food industry and, as such, it is not suitable as a packaging material for fruit or vegetable cultivation. Also it is currently not possible to get a UN verification for packaging made of PCR plastic.
Furthermore, PCR plastic cannot be manufactured in any color. It is, for example, hard to make a proper transparent pot. This is because PCR plastic is not fully transparent, since it was made of different types of waste plastic. So keep this in mind when you consider using PCR plastic. Our specialists can obviously advise you about this.
Furthermore, PCR plastic cannot be manufactured in any color. It is, for example, hard to make a proper transparent pot. This is because PCR plastic is not fully transparent, since it was made of different types of waste plastic. So keep this in mind when you consider using PCR plastic. Our specialists can obviously advise you about this.
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What is PCR plastic?
PCR plastic, which stands for post-consumer recycled plastic, is material that is made from post-consumer waste. This is waste created by the end-user, such as vegetable waste, paper waste and plastic packaging that you, as a consumer, would dispose of in the trashcan. Post-consumer waste is the largest waste flow worldwide. That is why there is a continuous search for ways to limit this waste flow, but also for ways to process this waste into new products. Examples of this are pots and containers made of PCR plastic. In this article our specialists explain about PCR plastic and the advantages of this material.
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The difference between post-consumer waste and post-industrial waste
PCR plastic is a relatively new concept in the horticulture, but did you know that all pots and containers currently used in Dutch horticulture contain 75% recycled material by default? Often this recycled material is no post-consumer waste, but post-industrial waste. That is waste from industrial companies that is recycled into new products. For example material dropping on the floor of a plant, such as trimmings with a production error.
The difference with post-consumer waste is, as such, that post-industrial waste is not created by the consumer, but at the manufacturer. Many companies already recycle post-industrial waste in connection with sustainability and cost reduction. Post-consumer waste on the other hand, is as yet far from being recycled all the time. So PCR plastic a way to indeed recycle post-consumer waste and, as such, convert household waste into new products.
The difference with post-consumer waste is, as such, that post-industrial waste is not created by the consumer, but at the manufacturer. Many companies already recycle post-industrial waste in connection with sustainability and cost reduction. Post-consumer waste on the other hand, is as yet far from being recycled all the time. So PCR plastic a way to indeed recycle post-consumer waste and, as such, convert household waste into new products.
Video: Oerlemans Plastic
PCR plastic
The majority of all post-consumer waste consists of packaging. This material is recycled into PCR plastic increasingly more often, whereupon all kinds of products can be made from it, like pots, containers and packaging materials. The compound of PCR plastic differs per product, but in most cases is consists for at least 95% of post-consumer waste. Some manufacturers even supply pots and containers that consist of 100% PCR plastic.
The advantages of PCR plastic
The main advantage of PCR plastic is that it is a durable material. After all, no new fossil resources are required to produce PCR plastic; the material is made of waste. This way it also contributes to the reduction of the CO2-emission relative to standard plastic. Another advantage of PCR plastic is that it can be recycled again after use. In other words: it is a circular material.
The disadvantages of PCR plastic
Besides advantages, PCR plastic also has a number of disadvantages. For example, in connection with the food safety, PCR plastic may not be used in the food industry and, as such, it is not suitable as a packaging material for fruit or vegetable cultivation. Also it is currently not possible to get a UN verification for packaging made of PCR plastic.
Furthermore, PCR plastic cannot be manufactured in any color. It is, for example, hard to make a proper transparent pot. This is because PCR plastic is not fully transparent, since it was made of different types of waste plastic. So keep this in mind when you consider using PCR plastic. Our specialists can obviously advise you about this.
Furthermore, PCR plastic cannot be manufactured in any color. It is, for example, hard to make a proper transparent pot. This is because PCR plastic is not fully transparent, since it was made of different types of waste plastic. So keep this in mind when you consider using PCR plastic. Our specialists can obviously advise you about this.
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What are the possibilities of using cardboard as packing material?
Using cardboard as packing material is a current trend. This packing material has many advantages: it is durable and offers good protection during transport. In addition to this it is also a versatile packing material and can be used in multiple forms, such as flower and plant boxes, protective covers for flowers and vegetable and fruit crates.
Using cardboard as packing material is a current trend. This packing material has many advantages: it is durable and offers good protection during transport. In addition to this it is also a versatile packing material and can be used in multiple forms, such as flower and plant boxes, protective covers for flowers and vegetable and fruit crates.
Types of plant labels for plants in horticulture
Labels, also known as plant labels, are often used in ornamental and pot plant cultivation to provide (product) information, to make it clearly visible in the greenhouse when which plant was planted or to distinguish the product from the competition.
Labels, also known as plant labels, are often used in ornamental and pot plant cultivation to provide (product) information, to make it clearly visible in the greenhouse when which plant was planted or to distinguish the product from the competition.
How do I choose the appropriate sleeve?
Flower and plant sleeves exist in various kinds and sizes, but also in different kinds of material. Each crop has different demands and it is therefore important to choose the sleeve that suits both these demands and your personal requirements. Our specialists provide information.
Flower and plant sleeves exist in various kinds and sizes, but also in different kinds of material. Each crop has different demands and it is therefore important to choose the sleeve that suits both these demands and your personal requirements. Our specialists provide information.
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