RECYCLING OF

PLASTIC
PRESENTED BY:
PETER-GAYE ANGLIN
ABYIOLA CAREY
AUDIA THOMAS
 WHAT IS RECYCLING
Recycling is the process of turning materials that would otherwise
become waste into valuable resources.
 What are plastics?

A plastic is a synthetic material made from a wide

range of organic polymers such as polyethylene.
They can then be moulded into shape while soft,
and set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.
What is plastic recycling?
The process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and
reprocessing the material into useful products
sometimes completely different in form from their
original state.

For example melting down soft drink bottles and then

casting them as plastic chairs and tables.
 PLASTIC RECYCLING
OUTLETS IN JAMAICA
Recycling Partners of Jamaica (Plastics)
Telephone: (876) 370-7362 or 1-888-429-5738
Address: Greenwood, Montego Bay

Recycling Partners of Jamaica (Plastics)

Telephone: (876) 850-6800/948-7381/948-2874 or 1-888-429-5738
Address: Whitehall, Negril

Recycling Partners of Jamaica- Main Depot (Plastics)

Telephone: (876) 948-7381 or 1-888-429-5738
Address: 22a Lyndhurst Road, Kingston
Recycling Partners of Jamaica-Martins Hill Disposal Site (Plastics)
Telephone: (876) 948-7381 or 1-888-429-5738
Address: Grove Place, Manchester

Jamaica Environment Trust Recycling Depot (Plastics: PET1 & HDPE2)

Telephone: (876) 906-9385
Address: 123 Constant Spring Road, Unit 5, Kingston 8

Jamaica Recyclers Kingston (Plastics, cardboard, paper)

Telephone: (876) 758-8700
Address: 164 Spanish Town Road, Kingston 11

Central Recycling Jamaica (Plastics)

Telephone:(876) 866-8144/440-6555
Address: Kingsland Spur Tree, Mandeville
 PROCESSES OF
RECYCLING PLASTIC
1. Collection
2. Sorting
3. Shredding
4. Cleaning
5. Melting
6. Making of Pellets
 COLLECTION
The Montego Bay community will engage in the first process of plastic
recycling which is collection.
Plastics are available in a number of forms for example plastic
containers, jars, bottles, plastic bags, packaging plastic and large
industrial plastics just to mention but a few.
 SORTING
This is the sorting of the different plastic items by the
type of plastic and colour.

This process is also done to ensure all contaminants are

eliminated. There are specially designed machines that
help in sorting of the plastics according to their resin
content.
 SHREDDING
This is the cutting of plastics into tiny chunks or pieces.

The plastic bottles and containers are then ground and

cut into tiny pieces or flakes.

The heavier and lighter plastic flakes are separated

using specially designed machines. The separation
process helps in ensuring that the different plastics are
not put together or mixed up in the final product.
 CLEANING
The flakes or chunks are then washed with detergents to
remove the remaining contamination.

Once the cleaning process is complete, the clean flakes

are passed through specialized equipment that further
separates the plastic resin types. The plastic flakes are
then subjected to moderate heat to dry.
 MELTING
The dry flakes are melted down.

They can be melted down and moulded into a new

shape or they are melted down and processed into
granules.

The melting process is done under regulated

temperatures. There is specialized equipment designed
to melt down plastic without destroying them.
 MAKING OF PELLETS
The plastic pieces are then compressed into tiny pellets
known as nurdles. In this state, the plastic pellets are
ready for reuse or be redesigned into new plastic
products.

It is important to point out that recycled plastic is hardly

used to make identical plastic item or its previous form.
IMPLICATIONS OF
RECYCLING
plastic
 SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF RECYCLING
Advantages
Brings about unity among persons in the community due
to the fact that everyone is working towards one goal.
Brings about interactions with tourists since a clean
environment (plastic free beaches, streets, rivers & ponds)
will attract visitors.

Disadvantages
Some persons may not comply or be interested in the
recycling process of plastic.
Conflict among persons involved in the recycling process.
 ECONOMICAL IMPLICATIONS OF
RECYCLING PLASTIC
Advantages
Creates employment opportunities

Saves Money

Competition

Disadvantages

Robbery & trespassing

Machines used for the recycling process are expensive

 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF
RECYCLING PLASTIC

Advantages
Protects wildlife

Reduces landfill waste

Conservation of energy resources

 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLICATIONS OF
RECYCLING PLASTIC

Disadvantages

Process of melting produces VOC (volatile organic compounds),

fumes that can harm plants and animals.

Heat needed to melt plastics generates Carbon emissions which

contribute to global warming.
 CULTURAL IMPLICATIONS OF
RECYCLING PLASTIC
Advantages
Get to showcase our culture and learn new cultures since tourists will
be attracted to the clean environment.

Disadvantages
Some persons may disregard the Jamaican culture by adapting foreign
cultures due to interactions on a regular basis.
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recycling-4018761
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