POSSIBLE WAYS TO RECYCLE SOLID MUNICIPAL WASTE
Section: GENERAL SECTION
Authors:
1.
Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
2.
Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
3.
Voronezh State University of Forestry and Technologies named after G.F. Morozov
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Type:
Сonference article
Published:
09.06.2025
Subject area:
658.567.1
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), PET recycling, secondary recycling,municipal solid waste sorting plant (MSWSP), flakes, solid municipal waste (MSW), OAO "Ecotekhnologii," waste sorting, flotation
Abstract (English):
The article is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a way to solve the environmental problems associated with the management of solid municipal waste (MSW). The significance of PET for modern industry is analyzed, the prospects for its secondary recycling and its contribution to achieving sustainable development goals are considered. The research covers a wide range of PET applications, focusing on the packaging and textile industries. The technological process of recycling PET containers is described, starting from the receipt of raw materials from a municipal solid waste sorting plant (MSWSP) and ending with the production of flakes – a valuable secondary raw material. The characteristics of the equipment and technologies used at each stage, including sorting, crushing, washing (preliminary, hot, and rinsing), flotation, dewatering, and air separation, are presented. The experience of OAO "Ecotekhnologii," a leading enterprise in the Voronezh Region, demonstrating the successful implementation of modern MSW recycling technologies, is considered as an example. The role of the principles of a circular economy, stimulating the use of recycled raw materials, and government support in ensuring environmental sustainability and rational use of resources is emphasized.
The article is dedicated to exploring the possibilities of recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as a way to solve the environmental problems associated with the management of solid municipal waste (MSW). The significance of PET for modern industry is analyzed, the prospects for its secondary recycling and its contribution to achieving sustainable development goals are considered. The research covers a wide range of PET applications, focusing on the packaging and textile industries. The technological process of recycling PET containers is described, starting from the receipt of raw materials from a municipal solid waste sorting plant (MSWSP) and ending with the production of flakes – a valuable secondary raw material. The characteristics of the equipment and technologies used at each stage, including sorting, crushing, washing (preliminary, hot, and rinsing), flotation, dewatering, and air separation, are presented. The experience of OAO "Ecotekhnologii," a leading enterprise in the Voronezh Region, demonstrating the successful implementation of modern MSW recycling technologies, is considered as an example. The role of the principles of a circular economy, stimulating the use of recycled raw materials, and government support in ensuring environmental sustainability and rational use of resources is emphasized.
Keywords:
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), PET recycling, secondary recycling,municipal solid waste sorting plant (MSWSP), flakes, solid municipal waste (MSW), OAO "Ecotekhnologii," waste sorting, flotation
polyethylene terephthalate (PET), PET recycling, secondary recycling,municipal solid waste sorting plant (MSWSP), flakes, solid municipal waste (MSW), OAO "Ecotekhnologii," waste sorting, flotation
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