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Collection
The European Union directive concerning Packaging and Packaging waste (2004/12/EC) stipulates that Member States must set up ...
![Sorting](https://petcore-europe.org/images/icons/pet-recycle.png)
Sorting
Collected bottles are first sorted by material (PET, HDPE, PVC, etc.), then they are baled to reduce volume and ensure transport cost-effectiveness ...
![Processing](https://petcore-europe.org/images/icons/pet-processing-recycling.png)
Processing
PET can be recycled thanks to a wide variety of methods: melt reprocessing, molecule break down (de-polymerisation), purification ...
![Quality is Key](https://petcore-europe.org/images/ESSAI.png)
Quality is Key
Quality control is a key concern for all the actors of the PET value chain. Indeed, during the production of PET, its use and recycling, the quality of the PET material can deteriorate.