Recycled PET (rPET) refers to PET that has been collected, sorted, cleaned, and processed for reuse in new products
It helps conserve virgin materials, reduce landfill waste, and create a more sustainable material cycle
Different Types of Products made from Recycled PET
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The process to recycle PET:
1. Collection 2. Sorting 3. Cleaning 4. Shredding 5. Melting and Reprocessing 6. Manufacturing from pellets
Key raw materials for recycling PET include PET waste (bottles, containers), cleaning agents, and energy for the recycling process
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Benefits of Using Recycled Materials Over Virgin Plastic
1. Recycled materials reduce carbon emissions (30%-80%) 2. Life Cycle Assessments confirm environmental benefits of PET bottle recycling into fibers. 3. Recycled PET offers:
# 40-85% less non-renewable energy use
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Indian rPET market reached a value of $0.80 Bn in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 19.5% during 2017-2023
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Global rPET market size was estimated at $10.8 Bn in 2023 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.5% from 2024-30
Segmental Highest Global Market Share in 2023
o Bottles & containers
o Grade A rPET
o Recycled PET flakes
o The clear rPET segment
o The fiber segment
I particularly like Engr. goods cos. with small replacement cycle
They are a lot like FMCG
Sealmatic makes mechanical seals for critical industries like oil & gas, chemical, nuclear, etc
Here's a 🧵 on Seals industry
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A seal is a device used to prevent leakage of liquids, gases, oil, chemicals, water, steam, or air from one area to another
It prevents dust and contaminants from entering machinery such as pumps, motors, compressors, engines, and household appliances
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Why Seals Are Needed?
- To prevent leakage of liquids, gases, oil, chemicals, water, steam, or air from one area to another
- To prevent product loss
- To ensure safety
- To prevent contamination of clean fluids
- To maintain machine efficiency
So many are moving up the premiumization ladder fueled by rising incomes, shifting lifestyles
Indian Single malts are getting due recognition
Here's a detailed 🧵 on liquor industry with loads of charts and data
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Alcohol/Liquor is a beverage made by fermenting or distilling grains, fruits, or sugars
Its main ingredient, ethanol, is a psychoactive substance that affects the central nervous system, inducing relaxation, euphoria, or altered perception
Its types
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Alcohol Vs Spirit:
Alcohol includes any beverage with ethanol, like beer or wine, made through fermentation and having lower ABV (3-15%)
Spirits, such as whiskey, vodka, are distilled beverages with higher ABV (20-50%+), offering more concentrated and intense flavor