Lines for granulation and production of plastic pellets

Key benefits of plastic and plastic granulation

We believe that the production of plastic pellets is necessary to turn waste into an alternative fuel or a product for further processing. Many types of plastic can be reused in industry.

Plastic pellet production can be an important part of the circular economy, transforming plastic waste into a valuable raw material. Plastic pellets can be used in various ways, such as as an alternative fuel in cement plants or power plants, or as a raw material for further processing, such as in mechanical or chemical recycling processes.

Less waste

Reducing landfill waste :: Pellet production allows waste that would otherwise end up in landfill to be managed, thereby reducing the negative impact on the environment.

Energy efficiency

Increasing energy efficiency :: Plastic pellets can be burned as fuel, transforming waste into an energy source.

Recycling

Industrial Reuse :: Many types of plastics can be turned into pellets that can be reused in the production of new products.

List of plastics that can be regranulated

Pelletizing plastics and reusing them to make new products is a key part of plastic recycling. However, not all plastics are equally suitable for this process, and their reusability depends on their chemical composition, structure and application. Here are examples of plastics that can be pelletized and reused:

HDPE - High Density Polyethylene. Application: Milk bottles, canisters, chemical packaging. Reuse: Can be recycled into new bottles, pipes, containers, plastic pallets.

LDPE - Low density polyethylene. Application: Packaging films, plastic bags, garbage bags. Reuse: Creating new bags, foils, plastic packaging, and building materials such as insulation.

PP - Polypropylene. Applications: Food containers, bottle lids, automotive components. Reuse: Recycled into new containers, crates, fibers, interior furnishings, and automotive components.

PS - Polystyrene. Application: Food trays, disposable packaging, cups, insulating foams. Reuse: After processing, used to produce packaging, insulation materials and household products.

PVC - Polyvinylchloride. Applications: Pipes, windows, cables, pharmaceutical packaging. Reuse: Recycled into new pipes, building materials, and some products used in construction.

ABS, nylon - Engineering plastics. Application: Electronic components, automotive parts, toys. Reuse: In the automotive and electronics industries, and for the production of new components such as electronics housings or car parts.

Nawrocki Pelleting Technology designs turnkey production lines that include all necessary processes with full automatic control in accordance with Industry 4.0 standards. All machines are made in the European Union.

Textiles & Plastics in the Spotlight - EU Regulation

The latest updates:

1. Waste Framework Directive & Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

• In February 2025, the EU agreed to revise the Waste Framework Directive, introducing mandatory EPR schemes for textiles. Producers will need to contribute financially, with fees adjusted depending on the durability and recyclability of their products.
• By 1 January 2025, all member states were required to set up separate textile collection systems. Countries like France and the Netherlands already have functioning EPR systems, while others - including Spain, Italy, and Germany, as well as the Baltic region - are at different stages of rollout.
• The goal is not only to collect more textile waste but to make sure that the costs of managing it are fairly shared between producers and consumers.

2. Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR)

• Since July 2024, the new Ecodesign Regulation applies to almost all product categories, including textiles and plastics.
• The 2025-2030 Working Plan prioritises textiles, plastic-heavy furniture, tyres, and mattresses, setting the stage for product-specific rules.
• Measures will include Digital Product Passports (DPPs), bans on destroying unsold textiles and footwear, and mandatory durability and recyclability standards.
• For textiles, the first delegated acts are expected in 2027, with enforcement from 2028.

3. Supporting Frameworks & Tools

• In May 2025, European Commission launched the EU Textiles Ecosystem Platform, a digital hub for stakeholders. It offers updates on legislation, funding opportunities, and industry events, as well as a space to share knowledge and build partnerships.
• For professionals and companies, it has quickly become a key resource for navigating the rapidly evolving EU landscape.

Why Plastic Recycling Still Isn’t Solved?

Plastic is one of the most widely used materials in the world - durable, versatile, and inexpensive to produce. But these same qualities also make it a long-lasting problem when it becomes waste. Despite decades of awareness campaigns, only about 9% of all plastic ever produced has been recycled.

One reason is design: much of the plastic packaging and products we use today were never created with recycling in mind. Mixed materials, dyes, additives, and contamination make the process far more complex than simply melting old product into a new one.

Another reason is infrastructure: recycling systems vary greatly from country to country, and in many places they cannot yet handle the variety of plastics in circulation.

At its core, plastic recycling is the process of recovering used plastic products, breaking them down, and turning them into raw materials for manufacturing new items. The aim is to keep plastics in the value chain for as long as possible, avoiding the need to produce more from fossil fuels. But unlike materials such as glass or metals, plastics can degrade in quality with each recycling loop, which limits how many times they can be reused in the same form.