BoReTech's Role in Advancing Turkey's Plastic Industry Through PET Bottle Recycling Line Expertise

What Has Been the Impact of Plastic PET Bottle Recycling Lines on Turkey's Thriving Plastic Industry?

Over the past decade (2012-2022), the plastic end-products industry in Turkey has experienced an average annual growth of 4% in both quantity and value, reaching a capacity of 10.5 million tons and 44.2 billion USD by 2022. In 2022, Turkey's plastic processing capacity ranked second in Europe and sixth globally, following only Germany. Additionally, Turkey's plastic product manufacturing accounts for 2.6% of the world's total plastic production. Despite these achievements, the Turkish plastic industry heavily relies on imports of plastic materials due to insufficient domestic production.

Since China banned the import of plastic waste in 2018, Turkey has witnessed a significant increase in the import of plastic waste, mainly from other European countries, especially the United Kingdom, according to data and investigative journalism by Greenpeace in 2021. The majority of Turkey's domestic PET bottle collection comes from urban waste pickers, containing various impurities in the PET bales, such as non-PET bottles and films. Furthermore, many PET bottles have heat-shrinkable labels. In 2021, Turkey initiated a deposit refund system to substantially improve the recycling rate of beverage bottles. The PET bottle recycling equipment and industry in Turkey holds substantial potential for development.

Turkish Recycler Hits Capacity Goals with BoReTech's Cutting-Edge PET Bottle Recycling Line

In 2021, a Turkish customer approached BoReTech for assistance in resolving issues related to heat-shrink labels. Operating a PET bottle recycling line with a processing capacity of 3 tons per hour, the customer faced challenges due to exceeding label content in the final product rPET. BoReTech successfully helped optimize the washing line by incorporating de-labeling and screening devices to address the removal of heat-shrink labels.

Save Water, Space, and Time : BoReTech’s All-in-One Bottle Recycling Lines Redefines Efficiency

Following two years of research and development enhancements, BoReTech's label-scrapping machine underwent another upgrade, leading to the successful introduction of a new generation of de-labeling and washing-integrated equipment. The label removal and flushing integration module integrates label and impurity separation, along with a water recycling circulation system. The filtered and settled cleaning water enables high-flow recycling without additional water injection. Simultaneously, the recycled water washes the bottle surface during label removal, achieving the separation of labels and impurities with inline packaging. The module only requires 140 square meters, achieving the effect of 1+1>2.

Over the past several years, Turkey has predominantly utilized recycled PET flakes for the production of fibers and sheets. With the permit of recycled plastic applications for food contact, PET bottle-to-bottle applications in the Turkish market have gradually increased.

How BoReTech's 'Bottle to Bottle' Approach Transforms PET Bottle Bales into Food-grade rPET Pellets

The "bottle-to-bottle" recycling approach is poised to be the direction of PET recycling industry chain development. Leveraging years of industry experience and resource integration, BoReTech provides customers with a comprehensive "bottle-to-bottle" solution covering the entire PET Bottle Recycling Process from PET bottle washing and granulation to SSP (Solid State Polycondensation). This results in the creation of economic, efficient, energy-saving, and high-quality production lines and products, making it the optimal choice for small and medium-sized enterprises to achieve closed-loop recycling and participate in green, low-carbon cycles. BoReTech stands as the industry's first company to provide core technology for the entire industry chain from PET bottle bales to food-grade rPET pellets. BoReTech 's "bottle-to-bottle" technology has matured, featuring advanced equipment and a basic implementation of an intelligent control system, resulting in semi-automated or even fully automated production. This ensures higher reliability and stability.

KEY FEATURES INCLUDE

- Products compliant with FDA, EFSA, and major brand certifications. 

- Economical investment, low operating costs, and a short return on investment period. 

- Unique screw structure design for high efficiency, large vacuum, achieving excellent control of color, viscosity, and AA values. 

- Continuous operation with precise IV control and flexible adjustment of reaction time based on IV demand. 

- Precise control of material level, residence time, and throughput to ensure sufficient residence time for ideal decontamination and set IV values. 

- First-in, first-out process, creating a plug flow within the reactor. 

- Maximum design to ensure materials have the same thermal history. 

- Positive pressure system for the uniform removal of VOC by reverse nitrogen flow, minimizing yellowing. 

- Maximizing the reduction of non-conforming products during startup or product changeovers.

In conclusion, BoReTech's PET Bottle Recycling Lines, including innovative PET Bottle Recycling and Washing Line technologies, have left a significant mark on Turkey's thriving plastics market. This sustainable and efficient approach to recycling bolsters the local industry's green initiatives. 

As Turkey aims to reduce imports of plastic materials, BoReTech's cost-effective solutions ensure high-quality rPET pellet production and support Turkey's quest for greener manufacturing cycles. Embrace a more sustainable future for your business with our PET Bottle Recycling and Washing Line solutions. 

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