{"id":16892,"date":"2025-12-31T09:30:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/?p=16892"},"modified":"2025-12-31T09:30:50","modified_gmt":"2025-12-31T08:30:50","slug":"vrste-plastike-koje-se-mogu-reciklirati-a-koje-ne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/vrste-plastike-koje-se-mogu-reciklirati-a-koje-ne\/","title":{"rendered":"Vrste plastike: Koje se mogu reciklirati, a koje ne?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Font Awesome CDN (icons only) -->\n<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/cdnjs.cloudflare.com\/ajax\/libs\/font-awesome\/6.5.1\/css\/all.min.css\"\/>\n\n<style>\n\/* ===== Scoped Styles: Plastic Types & Recyclability (1200px) ===== *\/\n#energycle-plastic-types{\n  --c:#4d94e7;\n  --ink:#0f172a;\n  --muted:#6b7280;\n  --bg:#ffffff;\n  --soft:#f4f8ff;\n  --line:#e3ecfb;\n  --radius:14px;\n  --shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(15,23,42,.08);\n  color:var(--ink);\n  background:var(--bg);\n}\n#energycle-plastic-types *{box-sizing:border-box}\n#energycle-plastic-types a{color:var(--c);text-decoration:none}\n#energycle-plastic-types a:hover{text-decoration:underline}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types .wrap{\n  max-width:1200px;\n  margin:0 auto;\n  padding:24px;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types .hero{\n  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--soft),#fff);\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\n  border-radius:var(--radius);\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);\n  padding:28px;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types .kicker{\n  display:inline-block;\n  font-weight:700;\n  color:var(--c);\n  background:rgba(77,148,231,.10);\n  border:1px solid rgba(77,148,231,.25);\n  padding:6px 12px;\n  border-radius:999px;\n  font-size:13px;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types h1{margin:14px 0 12px;font-size:32px}\n#energycle-plastic-types h2{margin:30px 0 12px;font-size:24px}\n#energycle-plastic-types h3{margin:20px 0 8px;font-size:18px}\n#energycle-plastic-types p{margin:10px 0;line-height:1.85}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types table{\n  width:100%;\n  border-collapse:separate;\n  border-spacing:0;\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\n  border-radius:12px;\n  overflow:hidden;\n  margin:16px 0;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types th{\n  background:rgba(77,148,231,.08);\n  padding:12px 14px;\n  font-size:14px;\n  text-align:left;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types td{\n  padding:12px 14px;\n  border-top:1px solid var(--line);\n  font-size:15px;\n  vertical-align:top;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types .icon{\n  color:var(--c);\n  margin-right:6px;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types ul{\n  margin:10px 0 10px 20px;\n  line-height:1.85;\n}\n\n#energycle-plastic-types .section{\n  border:1px solid var(--line);\n  border-radius:var(--radius);\n  background:#fff;\n  box-shadow:var(--shadow);\n  padding:20px;\n  margin:18px 0;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"energycle-plastic-types\">\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n\n    <section class=\"hero\">\n      <span class=\"kicker\">Plastic Recycling Knowledge<\/span>\n      <h1>Types of Plastic: Which Can Be Recycled\u2014and Which Cannot?<\/h1>\n      <p>\n        Plastics differ significantly in structure, performance, and recyclability.\n        Understanding these differences is essential for building efficient,\n        realistic recycling systems.\n      <\/p>\n    <\/section>\n\n    <h2>1. Main Plastic Types and Recycling Reality<\/h2>\n\n    <table>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Code<\/th>\n        <th>Plastic Type<\/th>\n        <th>Common Products<\/th>\n        <th>Recycling Reality<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bottle-water icon\"><\/i>#1 PET<\/td>\n        <td>Polyethylene Terephthalate<\/td>\n        <td>Beverage bottles, food trays, thermoformed packaging, polyester fibers<\/td>\n        <td>Widely recycled<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-industry icon\"><\/i>#2 HDPE<\/td>\n        <td>High-Density Polyethylene<\/td>\n        <td>Detergent bottles, drums, pipes, crates, industrial containers<\/td>\n        <td>Widely recycled<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-pipe icon\"><\/i>#3 PVC<\/td>\n        <td>Polyvinyl Chloride<\/td>\n        <td>Pipes, window profiles, cables, flooring, medical tubing<\/td>\n        <td>Limited &#038; risky<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-sheet-plastic icon\"><\/i>#4 LDPE<\/td>\n        <td>Low-Density Polyethylene<\/td>\n        <td>Plastic films, shopping bags, shrink wrap, agricultural films<\/td>\n        <td>Partially recycled<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-box-open icon\"><\/i>#5 PP<\/td>\n        <td>Polypropylene<\/td>\n        <td>Caps, food containers, automotive parts, household products<\/td>\n        <td>Recycling growing<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-cube icon\"><\/i>#6 PS<\/td>\n        <td>Polystyrene<\/td>\n        <td>Foam packaging, disposable trays, insulation boards<\/td>\n        <td>Rarely recycled<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><i class=\"fa-solid fa-layer-group icon\"><\/i>#7 Other<\/td>\n        <td>Multi-layer \/ Composite<\/td>\n        <td>Food pouches, laminated packaging, mixed-material products<\/td>\n        <td>Mostly unrecyclable<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/table>\n\n    <h2>What Can Recycled Plastics Be Used For?<\/h2>\n<p>\nDifferent plastics require different recycling processes and result in very different end products.\nBelow is a practical, material-by-material overview of what recycled plastics are commonly used for\nand the typical equipment required to process them.\n<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#1 PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Polyester fibers for textiles, carpets, and nonwovens<\/li>\n    <li>Thermoformed sheets for food and non-food packaging<\/li>\n    <li>PET strapping and industrial packaging<\/li>\n    <li>Food-grade bottles (with approved decontamination processes)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    bottle sorting systems, crushers or granulators, hot washing units,\n    sink-float separation tanks, and high-efficiency drying systems.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#2 HDPE (High-Density Polyethylene)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Pipes, drainage products, and cable conduits<\/li>\n    <li>Industrial containers, crates, and pallets<\/li>\n    <li>Blow-molded bottles for detergents and chemicals<\/li>\n    <li>Outdoor products such as bins and decking components<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    shredders or crushers, cold or hot washing lines,\n    sink-float separation systems, and centrifugal or thermal dryers.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#3 PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Window profiles and construction profiles<\/li>\n    <li>Pipes, fittings, and technical extruded products<\/li>\n    <li>Cable insulation and flooring materials<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    dedicated shredding and grinding equipment,\n    strict material separation systems,\n    controlled washing processes, and chlorine-safe handling solutions.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#4 LDPE (Low-Density Polyethylene)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Garbage bags and carrier bags<\/li>\n    <li>Agricultural films and mulch films<\/li>\n    <li>Construction and protective films<\/li>\n    <li>Flexible packaging applications (non-food)<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    film shredders or cutters, friction washing systems,\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/centrifugal-dewatering-machine-plastic-flakes\/\">dewatering machine<\/a>s, and squeeze or thermal drying units.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#5 PP (Polypropylene)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Injection-molded household products<\/li>\n    <li>Automotive interior and technical components<\/li>\n    <li>Reusable packaging and transport boxes<\/li>\n    <li>Non-food consumer products<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    shredders or granulators, washing and separation systems,\n    followed by extrusion and pelletizing lines.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#6 PS (Polystyrene)<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Insulation materials and lightweight construction fillers<\/li>\n    <li>Low-grade molded products<\/li>\n    <li>Specialty applications with limited volume<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    densifiers or compactors for volume reduction,\n    combined with shredding and washing equipment where economically viable.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"section\">\n  <h3>#7 Other \/ Mixed Plastics<\/h3>\n  <p><strong>Typical recycled applications:<\/strong><\/p>\n  <ul>\n    <li>Downcycled construction products<\/li>\n    <li>Low-performance molded items<\/li>\n    <li>Alternative recovery or energy recovery routes<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n  <p>\n    <strong>Typical recycling equipment required:<\/strong>\n    advanced sorting technologies, size reduction equipment,\n    and systems designed for downcycling or alternative recovery processes.\n  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n    <h2>3. Key Takeaway<\/h2>\n    <p>\n      Plastics are recyclable only when material type, processing technology,\n      and end-market demand align.\n      Understanding real downstream applications is essential for\n      building profitable recycling operations.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Resources<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-recycling-machines\/\">Plastic Recycling Machines<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/recycling-washing-system\/\">Recycling Washing Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-shredders\/\">Industrial Plastic Shredders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-granulators\/\">Plastic Granulators<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/plastic-pelletizers\/\">Plastic Pelletizers<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/what-is-a-plastic-recycling-machine\/\">Plastic Recycling Machine: Complete Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"Which types of plastic can be recycled?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"The most recyclable plastics are PET (#1), HDPE (#2), and PP (#5)\u2014these have established recycling infrastructure and strong markets. 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Prakti\u010dni vodi\u010d usmjeren na in\u017eenjerstvo za reciklere, operatere postrojenja i razvojne in\u017eenjere.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16896,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[143],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recycling-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16892\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16896"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.energycle.com\/hr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16892"}],"curies":[{"name":"radni list","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}