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Sarwar DCC
Marketing
DCC
Posted Oct 29, 2019

In which applications can ballistic separators be used and how do they work?
Peter Schelstraete
Replied Oct 30, 2019

Hi @zerosolidwaste.
It’s a sort of mechanical sorting with oscillating paddles. The agitation of the paddles has a different effect on the mingled waste stream causing a separation of rigid items off one end and flexible items off the other.
Stadler for example has this system: https://ubuntoo.com/solutions/stadler-f4999a47-6a98-4a8c-8507-eac287c41fd2 

We found some interesting references:

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Logan Dwyer
Student
UWSP
Posted Oct 01, 2019

What information is out there about plastics being used as building materials? For instance, since plastic is so waterproof, would using recycled plastics as roofing be an option economically? What other recycled...Read more→
Aashish Shah
Director
Deluxe Recycling
Replied Jul 19, 2020

HI,

We recycle low value plastic(MLP/Wrapper) into composite sheet and this sheets are used as alternative to wood and plywood base applications.  We also make roof sheet form this waste.

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Logan Dwyer
Student
UWSP
Posted Oct 01, 2019

With feedstock in mind, is there any research done about the reuse of plastics with regards to 3-D printed items? For example, does anyone have knowledge on whether 3-D printed items are able to be used as feedstock?
Nicole Baker
Founder
Net Your Problem LLC
Replied Feb 10, 2021

This is not exactly what you were asking for, but Ian Falconer's company makes 3DP filament from recycled fishing nets, so he might have some idea of the recyclability of products that are made with the filament.  

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Davis Christensen
Student
UWSP
Posted Oct 01, 2019

What are some of the best ways to encourage people to simply care about the environment and thus making a shift toward sustainability? Education? Laws forcing people to recycle, etc?
Karan Pandey (WTG)
Ideator
WTG (unregistered)
Replied Jun 25, 2020

Davis Christensen , I'd say that putting value into waste would be a great option. For an example if we tell a set of people to separate waste so that the Recycling is easy or Environment will be better, there won't be too many. But if I tell those people that I'll pay them cash or I'd reward them at the end of month or week, they'd happy to work for it. Everybody wants free things or rewards.


I hope this helps!!

Anthony Dickens
Director
Studio Make Believe
Posted Sep 01, 2019

Good morning! I am looking for manufacturers able to mould a coffee cup in a sustainable material(not an existing coffee cup product). Any sustainable material or fully reciclable now a days is an option, 18/8 food...Read more→
Anthony Dickens
Director
Studio Make Believe
Replied Sep 01, 2019

Hi Willemien,

Thank you for the information provided. Unfortunately, Cafe Salento is not willing to disclose this information. I am able to find many of manufactures in China, but I am looking for European market. I will try to dig out more on internet lets see if I have more luck.

Have a great day :slight_smile:

Jeremy Macdonald
Global Energy and Sustainability Director
ISS Facilities Services
Posted Aug 17, 2019

Hi All, I am working with a company that does blood donations. There are about 180 sites across the United States. I am hoping to find a better method to manage the plastic waste. Lots of IV bags (not holding the...Read more→
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Laurel Deitch
Student
UWSP
Replied Oct 13, 2019

The Healthcare Recycling Plastics Council (HRPC) might be a useful resource for exploring solutions to plastic medical waste. While they are generally geared toward hospitals, I imagine there is overlap in the types of plastic waste generated at a donation center. Their HospiCycle guide (https://www.hprc.org/hospicycle) might be a good place to start.

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