DESCRIPTION

One-step, continuous and low cost process for recycling glyphosate plastic containers. Includes glyphosate desactivation during the grinding step. The reprocessed plastic pellets do not contain residual glyphosate. This technology, environmentally friendly, adds value to this waste stream.

APPLICATIONS

Agrochemical plastic waste management | Recycling glyphosate containers

ADVANTAGES

• One-step process
• Easy and practical to operate
• Safe for workers
• Sustainable benefits
• High quality recycled resin
• Added value to plastic waste
• Market expansion for recycled plastic waste

DEVELOPMENT STATUS

Pilot scale.

RESEARCHERS

Silvia E. Barbosa