Information What is Post-Consumer recycled plastic?The plastic has been out into the world and used as another product, carton liner, stretch wrap etc. Once used this plastic is then collected, usually by pre-existing and taxpayer funded waste management programs it is then sorted, shredded, washed, dried and re-pelletized. It is then extruded into another product.Why is Post-Consumer recycling better?The difference between strictly ‘Post-Consumer’ recycled plastic and standard ‘Recycled’ plastic is that it has been rescued from the community and landfill. Many advertised recycled products are actually made from raw ‘Pre-Consumer’ recycled materials, so the plastic has not been used as a consumer product previously.
