A new technology that allows the removal of printed ink from plastic film was recently developed by researchers at the University of Alicante in Spain, according to Science Daily news.
The ink is removed through a physical-chemical treatment which renders the plastic film clean, increasing the value and the recyclability of the product, the report said. The ink can also be recycled for various uses.
Film plastic is often rejected at MRFs because of its high ink content, which significantly decreases the viscosity of the plastic and creates problems during the extrusion process, according to the report.
Source: Waste & Recycling News