Is PET matte silver thermal paper recyclable?

PET matte silver thermal paper is recyclable. The following is a detailed analysis of the recyclability of PET matte silver thermal paper:

1、 The recyclability of thermal paper

Thermal paper, including PET matte silver thermal paper, often becomes waste paper after use. However, these waste papers are recycled by someone. At present, there are some specialized recycling institutions and enterprises on the market that have begun to pay attention to the recycling of thermal paper waste paper and actively carry out related recycling work. They recycle thermal paper waste from the source by setting up recycling points, door-to-door recycling, and other methods to reduce environmental pollution.

2、 Recycling and processing of PET matte silver thermal paper

Crushing treatment: The recycled PET matte silver thermal paper will first undergo crushing treatment to reduce it into smaller fragments for subsequent processing.

De ink treatment: Due to the presence of certain ink components in PET matte silver thermosensitive paper (although the matte silver surface may not directly show ink, the thermosensitive coating may form ink like residues after chemical reactions), de ink treatment may be necessary. Through the de ink process, the ink in the waste paper is removed, restoring it to a relatively pure fiber state (or material state suitable for recycling).

Recycled fiber utilization: Waste paper treated with de ink can be further processed into regenerated fibers for the production of recycled paper or other paper products. This regenerated fiber has low cost and good environmental performance, and has been widely used. For PET matte silver thermal paper, its PET substrate can also be considered for recycling and used to produce other PET products.

Thermal energy recovery: For waste paper that cannot be directly recycled, thermal energy recovery can be carried out. Utilize the heat generated by burning waste paper for power generation or heating, achieving the reuse of energy.

3、 Environmental significance

The recycling of PET matte silver thermal paper has important environmental significance. Firstly, recycling waste paper can reduce the consumption of natural resources, especially the dependence on native resources such as wood. Secondly, recycling waste paper can reduce production costs, as the production cost of recycled paper is usually lower than that of virgin paper. In addition, recycling waste paper can also promote the development of circular economy and promote sustainable social development.

4、 Recycling suggestions

As consumers or users, you can participate in the recycling of PET matte silver thermal paper through the following methods:

Garbage classification: Develop a good habit of garbage classification by putting PET matte silver thermal paper waste paper into recyclable materials.

Follow recycling agencies: Pay attention to recycling agencies and companies around you, understand their recycling methods and time, and actively participate in recycling activities.

Choose environmentally friendly products: When purchasing thermal paper products, priority should be given to choosing products that use environmentally friendly materials, are easy to recycle, or have recycling value.

In summary, PET matte silver thermal paper is recyclable, and its recycling process has certain environmental significance and social value.