Depending on the type of recycled plastic you want to use, the characteristics will vary. Here are some of the most common types:
Recycled Cast Acrylic
Recycled cast acrylic is a transparent plastic used to replace glass, also known as Plexiglas. Compared to glass, it weighs half as much, is non-glare, highly scratch-resistant, and anti-fog. Cast acrylic sheets are 100% recycled and recyclable. Acrylic is infinitely recyclable without losing its properties, maintaining the same quality, optical, mechanical, and technical performance as cast acrylic sheets made from virgin raw materials.
Recycled Extruded Acrylic
For the production of extruded acrylic, granulated pellets are melted in an extruder. The resulting melted acrylic is shaped into the desired form at the end of the extruder through nozzles. Compared to cast acrylic, extruded acrylic has lower thickness tolerances, which is advantageous for production and is also more economical. There is a more sustainable version of extruded acrylic (XT), consisting of 70% recycled acrylic, mainly from used LCD screens and production waste.
Sheets Pressed from Plastic Waste
Plastic wood sheets or boards are made from 100% recycled materials, such as high-density polyethylene (HDPE) from disposable beverage containers, food packaging, detergents, and low-density polyethylene (LDPE) from bags, plates, cutlery, and cups. This material comes in a variety of finishes depending on the source of the plastic used and can be used as a construction element in any design project.
Recycled Solid Surface
This sheet material consists of at least 30% recycled material. It is made from a mineral filler bonded to a polyester or acrylic resin. Solid surface material is known for its excellent properties: it is chemical-resistant, non-flammable, food-safe, non-porous, antibacterial, and biologically neutral. The surface of this material is robust and very easy to maintain.
