Scientists partner with industry leader on state-of-the-art technology set to tackle global crisis: ‘A major step forward’
A recycling company in the United Kingdom works with a team of scientists to improve their plastic sorting skills.
As reported by Recycling todayVanden Recycling has teamed up with the physics department of the University of Oxford to explore Terahertz imaging and its potential applications in improving the accuracy of plastic sorting.
The technology is not only able to see through all colors of plastic, including black, but can also recognize signs of contaminants and material closures. It resembles the other 3D image diverse devices that were used in a study of contaminants in the thrown away plastic.
Vanden said this innovation could change the country's recycling industry. By improving the sorting process, recyclers can strengthen the quality of the revived materials. And instead of sending “difficult” materials to a landfill, you can easily process them.
“We strive to offer our customers absolute security and transparency, and that means using the best available science to solve real recycling problems.” said The technical director of Vanden, Beril Baykal Yesilırmak, per recycling today. “Working with one of the most renowned universities in the world is an important step forward to achieve this goal.”
This is a step forward in a global garbage crisis. Every year 2.12 billion tons are waste generated worldwide.
Plastic waste makes a significant contribution to this number. The world produced Around 450 million tons of plastic per year and only about 9% of which are recycled.
Plastics that are unloaded on landfill landers land more as a microplasty in the ocean and also seeps into the soil and contaminating water supply.
While Terahertz -Maging technology can renew trust in a broken recycling system, consumers can maintain the dynamics reduce Your plastic use as a whole.
Recycling is a common effort between consumers and companies that can bring the world into a cleaner future.
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