Patent ID: 7973092
Filing Date: 2011-07-05
Classification: B29B,B29K,B29L,Y02W

Abstract:
1. Method for reprocessing used PET bottles, the method comprising: a) shredding the bottles to yield PET plastic flakes, b) sorting the PET plastic flakes according to at least one criterion into at least two partial quantities, and c) performing an individual reprocessing treatment of each of the at least two partial quantities, the individual reprocessing treatment including at least one decontamination treatment for each of the at least two partial quantities, wherein the PET plastic flakes are sorted in such a way that a first partial quantity consists of at least approximately 95% PET plastic flakes of thick-walled parts of the beverage container, and a second partial quantity consists of at least approximately 95% PET plastic flakes of thin-walled parts of the beverage container.