Why Now Is the Time to Consider Plastic Recycling
In many factories, plastic trim, packaging films, and rejected products are generated every single day. Whether it’s PE film or woven bags, this “inevitable by-product of production” doesn’t just take up valuable space—it also adds to your management burden over time.
Meanwhile, customers are becoming more demanding about environmental performance, carbon reduction, and sustainability. Many brands and overseas buyers will directly ask: “Are you using virgin or recycled materials? Do you have a recycling program in place?”
If you’re looking for ways to manage waste more efficiently, recycling is more than an environmental choice—it’s a way to stabilize your production process and make better use of your resources. And for those wondering how to start a recycling business, the first step is often as simple as choosing the right equipment.
Are You Ready for Recycling Equipment? Ask Yourself These Questions:
- Do you produce a steady volume of plastic waste (such as film, woven bags, or PP sheets) every day, week, or month?
- Have you ever thought about reusing these materials yourself instead of buying new raw materials?
- Are you concerned about raw material price fluctuations and want to secure more of your own supply?
- Do you like the idea of “turning waste into resources,” but just don’t know where to begin?
If you answered “yes” to at least two of these, you’re already similar to many of our existing clients.
Recycling Is Simpler Than You Think
One of the most common things we hear from new customers is: “We know we have a lot of material, but we don’t know where to start.” Don’t worry—here’s a simple overview of the process:
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Sorting
Identify whether your material is PE, PP, PET, or mixed. Proper sorting prevents downstream processing issues. -
Washing
For contaminated materials like agricultural film, woven bags, or household waste, steps like shredding, washing, dewatering, and drying are essential before pelletizing. -
Melting & Extrusion
Under heat, plastic becomes molten. This is when degassing and impurity removal happen to ensure consistent pellet quality. -
Pellet Cutting & Cooling
The molten plastic is cut into pellets and cooled for reuse. -
Collection & Packaging
Pellets can be reused internally or sold to other manufacturers.
Choosing the Right Equipment Starts with Knowing Your Materials and Goals
The type of material, contamination level, and production scale will determine the right recycling system. Processing clean film scraps from your own production line is completely different from handling high-contamination agricultural film, which requires more robust filtration and degassing.
We’ve worked with clients from small factories installing their first recycling machine to large processors upgrading entire production lines. The key isn’t owning the most complete setup—it’s having a solution that fits your current stage and needs.
If you’re not sure where to begin, take a look at our Projects for real-world applications. You might find a setup similar to yours and see how others got started.
From “No Idea” to Steady Production: How GEORDING Helps You Start
We understand that for many customers, recycling is a new territory. Some even worry: “Can our material really be recycled?” That’s why we don’t just sell machines—we start by testing your material.
Steps to Equipment Installation:
Sample Testing
Send us your material. We’ll run it on our in-house test machine, then provide you with pellet samples and video documentation.
Custom Solution Planning
Based on your material type, target output, and available space, we’ll recommend the right machine configuration and operation setup.
Manufacturing & Installation (as supervisors)
We will start manufacturing once the approval drawings are confirmed. After exporting the equipment, we will dispatch our engineers as supervisors to the customer’s overseas factory to provide guidance on installation and trial operation.
Ongoing Support & Scalability
Start with a single machine, then expand to a full line later. Add features like automatic feeding or centralized control as needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: I have no recycling experience. Will it be difficult to operate?
A1: Not at all. With standardized operating procedures and on-site training, most first-time users achieve stable production within a week.
Q2: Our materials are highly contaminated or mixed. Can you handle it?
A2: Yes. We have extensive experience with agricultural film, woven bags, and post-consumer waste. Often we recommend pairing pelletizing with a washing line, two-stage extrusion, or extra filtration to improve process efficiency and pellet quality. Send us samples or videos and we’ll evaluate the feasibility for you.
Q3: Our factory is small. Will the machine fit?
A3: Space requirements vary by capacity and setup. Share your available space with us, and we’ll recommend a layout that works.
Conclusion: You Don’t Have to Figure It Out Alone
Many of our clients once said exactly what you might be thinking now: “We want to recycle, but we don’t know where to start.” At this stage, you don’t need a perfect plan—you just need the right partner to think, test, and solve problems with you.
At GEORDING MACHINERY, we do more than supply equipment—we help you identify challenges and build a workable solution from the ground up. If you’re wondering how to start a recycling business, we’re here to make the first step easy. Contact us today.