how to find the plastics waste

[icefly]

hello,everyone
my friend wants me to export waste platics to China.but i dont know how to find it.whould you like to offer some ideas to help me?
Thank you everyone!
Claire

[peppie]

In one of my former existences I partnered a plastics injection molding manufacturing business with my brother. He was the expert but I picked up quite a lot from him.

I would go into the viability of such a venture really carefully, not because it may be sus, but because a lot can happen to change the scene in a short space of time. Prices of plastic materials are usually affected by the price of crude oil, much plastic is derived from oil.

You will also need to know your different types of plastic because you will have to keep them separate. But I think you could probably tie that down to about 6 or 8 basic types. Plastic can be reused but the properties do change each time you do and often only a percentage is mixed with new material if the finished product allows for it. It will be remade into pellets like the newer material.

For souces of scrap, I would approach any manufacturer that makes plastic product in Aust. and that means injection molders, extruders, bottle blow molders etc.. There are Aust. businesses that do this and you will have to compete for price. You could also go for straight recycling milk and softdrink bottles, but they can take up a lot of room. You may then need to invest in a big grinder (you can buy grinders especially for the job) to reduce the bulk.

[icefly]

Thank you for your advise,if i have another question ,can i ask your help?

[peppie]

Most certainly. The grey cells are a touch rusty since it has been about 5 years since we closed that business. But I will try to free them up!!!

[icefly]

Thank you for your reply again.Can i get your MSN?my MSN is swrwxl@hotmail.com or can you add my MSN number.i really need some help.Thanks a lot!

[chen_edward]

There are two kinds of "waste plastics" when exporting to China. One is the true waste plastics which are made from the waste products for example used softdrink bottles. China government has requirements for import, for example, the bottom of the bottles must be cut off, and crushed into at least three pieces. They also require the environment protect certificates and the export company must be registered with China government to export. The other one is the scrapped parts which are the left-overs when making products. Those do not require certificates.
My friends are importing waste plastics from New Zealand currently. Because of the limited supplies, they are looking for other sources.
Please add me into your msn chen_edward@hotmail.com, see what you can supply.