Material directory

Plastic Materials We Process

Our systems are capable of processing a wide range of polymers and plastic waste forms. The directory below is a starting point for a material assessment.

Coloured reprocessed polymer granules
RECOVERED MATERIAL / POLYMER GRANULES

Polymer reference

Technical material directory

Material acceptance depends on type, condition, contamination, volume and processing suitability. Contact Northwest Plastics with details of your material for assessment.

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01

Polyolefins

PEPolyethylene
PPPolypropylene
02

Polyethylene grades

LLDPELinear Low Density Polyethylene
LDPELow Density Polyethylene
MDPEMedium Density Polyethylene
HDPEHigh Density Polyethylene
03

Polypropylene formats

OPPOrientated Polypropylene
BOPPBi-Orientated Polypropylene
PP RaffiaPolypropylene Raffia
04

Styrenics

PSPolystyrene
EPSExpanded Polystyrene
HIPSHigh Impact Polystyrene
05

Engineering polymers

ABSAcrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
PCPolycarbonate
PANylon blends
06

Other polymers

PVCPolyvinyl Chloride

Material forms

What we recycle

The form of a material matters alongside its polymer type. Send photographs and specifications where available.

  1. 01Packaging
  2. 02On-line edge trim
  3. 03Film
  4. 04Reels
  5. 05Sacks
  6. 06Bottles
  7. 07Textiles
  8. 08Fibres and nonwovens
  9. 09Rolls — tangled or continuous
  10. 10Blocked or loose bag cuts
  11. 11Purgings
  12. 12Baled waste
  13. 13Granulated scrap

Material suitability

Have a polymer or blend not listed here?

Send the specification, current form, condition and approximate volume. We will review whether it may be suitable for processing.

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