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Q&A: Can recycled PET plastic flakes be remolded via injection molding?

Question by qcfx2a: Can recycled PET plastic flakes be remolded via injection molding?
I was wondering if I could recycle my old soda bottles by cleaning them and crushing them into flakes, then melt them and inject the plastic into molds. I’m just not sure about the properties of PET though.

Best answer:

Answer by The Technical Analyst
Yes, you can. PET is a thermoplastic polymer, so you can grind it and reuse it.

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