OUR TECHNOLOGY

We have created a unique technology and, as a result, we are able to change the world with it. Elegro technology focuses on recycling mixed plastic generated by households.

Traditionally in plastics recycling, added value is created in sorting and processing plastic waste into plastic streams, identified by the plastic type. This includes separating different types of plastics (e.g. polyethylene and polypropylene).
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In case of Elegro Technology, specific sorting of plastic is not needed and collected mixed plastic can be used for further processing. 

With patented Elegro Technology, plastic waste gets a new life and can be reused repeatedly. Elegro Technology does not use water during the process, therefore, the technology is waste-free – all input materials are reused. Moreover, the value of the material increases during the recycling process and products get an exclusive look. Primary material can be covered by weatherproof decors by using special heat treatments processes. As a result, Elegro Technology can provide a product that is beautiful and resistant to weather conditions.

WHAT IS SUITABLE INPUT MATERIAL?

Lightweight plastic packaging
Used, residue-drained, system-compatible items made of plastics that are typical for packaging in lightweight form (LDPE, PP, PS,) incl. secondary components such as lids, labels etc.
 
Rigid plastic
Used, residue-drained, rigid, system-compatible items made of polyethylene, polypropylene and polystyrene, e.g. bottles, canisters, dishes and trays etc., incl. secondary components such as lids, labels etc. 

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WHAT IS OUTPUT PRODUCT?

Continuously extruded polymeric profiles (with and without decor lamination) in different sizes.

Elegrotech Solution

Plastic Waste is re-used and recycled
Elegro Technology is a patented technological process for recycling low quality mixed plastic waste that ist ypically origin from households. This plastic waste is result of plastic packaging of consumer products.

Global Plastic Waste Problem 

Plastic waste pollutes the planet
Today, we produce about 400 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. That's nearly equivalent to the weight of the entire human population.

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Improved health and living conditions
​The Elegrotech plant, which recycles 10 thousand tons of plastic waste, reduces CO2 emissions by 24 thousand tons per year. 

Plastic waste is incinerated at best
Incinerating 1 ton of plastic waste releases ​2.9 metric tons of CO2. Also harmful dioxin and furan emissions are released.

Saved wood resources VS Diminishing wood resources

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THE STORY OF PLASTIC 

Plastics are most widely used materials in the world because of their durability and flexibility. They surround us daily but do not always serve the purpose they were originally created for. With worldwide plastic production reaching 400 million tonnes annually, the accumulation of plastic waste has become a fast-growing global problem. Over the last 10 years we have produced more plastic than during the whole of the last century.

The problem is recognised, however, finding solutions to minimise plastic waste is a challenge. Landfilling and incineration are two of the three options to do that, but they also create a number of negative, long-lasting side effects to our health and the environment and are not as effective as we would like them to be. At the same time, incineration is non-reversible and results in the release of carbon dioxide and other air pollutants.
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The third and best possibility to reduce the amount of plastic waste in the world is recycling.