31st March 2011
What is Injection Molding?Injection molding is a manufacturing process that forms plastic (both thermoplastic and thermosetting) into usable shaped parts, such as a toothbrush.How does injection molding work?Before any melting of plastic can occur, a mold...
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21st March 2011
What does PET stand for?
PET stands for PolyEthylene Terephthalate and is sometimes referred to as PETE, PETP, or PET-P. PET is a thermoplastic polymer in the polyester family that is formed by combining two types of monomers together; ethylene glycol ...
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21st March 2011
What are Adirondack chairs?
Adirondack chairs are comfortable, reclined chairs favored for use in rural and outdoor settings (backyards, patios, parks, beaches, etc...). These chairs usually have large, wide armrests on both sides and are frequently us...
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16th March 2011
When I tell people I'm in the plastic recycling industry, they often think I collect water bottles for a living. While this is somewhat the case, there is more to plastic recycling than just water bottles. In 2006, a relative of mine came to me with about...
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16th March 2011
What do the plastic numbers stand for?
I'm sure you've seen plastic products imprinted with a recycle symbol (the three circulating arrows) that has a number inside. While most people refer to these as "plastic numbers" or "plastic codes," the official...
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16th March 2011
If you plan on exporting scrap such as recycled plastic to China, your cargo must first pass inspection by CCIC. The China Certification & Inspection Group, is a China approved third-party inspection organization that does on-site, pre-shipment inspection...
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16th March 2011
Before you can export plastic and or other scrap material to China, foreign enterprises must first register with the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China, or AQSIQ for short. This is th...
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