What is PCR material?

PCR material literally means: post-consumer recycled plastic. Post consumer plastic

Due to the increasing use of plastic products globally, plastic waste has caused irreversible damage and pollution to the global environment. Then, under the appeal and organization of the MacArthur Foundation, world-renowned brand companies began to challenge the problem of controlling plastic pollution. At the same time, the New Plastics Economy was opened and the Global Commitment to the New Plastics Economy was signed.

Who is using PCR material? Why use PCR?

Among the brands we are familiar with: Adidas, Nike, Coca-Cola, Unilever, L’Oreal, Procter & Gamble and other well-known companies. (PCR materials have been used a long time ago: the most mature is PCR-PET materials (recycling of beverage bottles as raw materials) used in the textile and apparel field.) These brand companies have formulated sustainable development plan goals, that is, within a certain period of time Internally, the products of its own brand need to use a certain content of PCR recycled materials to reduce the use of new materials, mainly including plastic products, especially flexible packaging.

What types of PCR are currently used in the market?

The main categories of PCR materials are: PET, PP, ABS, PS, PE, PS and so on. Common general-purpose plastics can be PCR-ready. Its essence is to recycle and reuse new materials after use. Common name: return material.

What industries can PCR be applied to?

There are so many industries and products that PCR can be applied to. As long as you think of plastic products, you can do almost everything, such as home appliances, packaging, toys, automobiles, cosmetic packaging, daily household appliances, and so on. but! ! Pay attention to the requirements of the product, because the performance of the PCR material is different from that of the new material, such as: PP new material and PCR-PP, the new material is due to PCR in terms of color, smell, appearance, impact performance, etc. -PP. Therefore, PCR has limitations in the use process. This depends on the specific product requirements to determine whether it can be used.

What does PCR content mean? What is 30% PCR?

30% PCR product refers to; your finished product contains 30% PCR material. How to achieve a 30% PCR effect? ​​It is very simple. It is to mix the new material and the PCR material: for example, 7KG for the new material and 3KG for the PCR material, then the final product is a product containing 30% PCR. In addition, the PCR supplier can provide materials mixed with a 30% PCR ratio. How can you prove that this is PCR material? There are already relevant certification bodies in the market. At present, the most widely recognized is GRS certification. This certification requires raw material suppliers, factories, and traders. Strictly speaking, as long as there is a transaction link, certification is required. Because this is a closed-loop chain, it is necessary to prove that the source of the material is recycled plastic waste, and the PCR material is indeed used in the process of processing, and even a specific amount is used.