1. project report on “ScArpS And
obSolete of plAStic bottleS”
• NAME: MAYUR AHUJA
• ROLL NO: 17091
• CLASS: SY.BMS
• SUBJECT: PRODUCTION AND MATERIAL
MANAGEMENT
• ACADEMIC YEAR: 2012-2013
• SEMISTER: 3RD
• UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF:
PROF: KHAN

3. introduction
Plastic bottles go through a series of steps to
become new plastic products.
Baling
Next
applicat Sorting
-ions
Flaking Melting

4. Baling:
 Collected bottles are condensed for
shipping
 Each bale weighs 800 to 1,200 pounds
Sorting:
The bottles are then optically sorted.
Then go through a machine
Melting:
The flakes are then
washed, dried and
melted.

5. Flaking
The melted plastic is formed into flakes.
Next applications
Flakes are spun into fine, thread like
material to make textiles and other
materials.

6. Benefits of Recycling Plastic
Bottles
Energy Conservation
Producing new plastic products from recycled
materials.
Beneficial Reuse
Recycled bottles provide an environmentally
friendly source.
Recycled plastic bottles make hundreds of
everyday products.

7. Greater Recycled Plastic Supply &
Demand
The more we recycle, the more recycled
plastics are available.
According to the American Chemistry Council.
Save Landfill Space
Recycling one ton of plastic saves 7.4 cubic
yards of landfill space.
Meaningful Reduction
Along with recycling, reduction is an
important step.

8. BIBLIOGRAPHY:
• http://earth911.com/recycling/plastic/plastic-
bottles/how-plastic-bottles-are-recycled/
• http://earth911.com/recycling/plastic/plastic-
bottles/benefits-of-recycling-plastic-bottles/
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_recycling