High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) is widely recycled to produce granules used across various industries. Below are the key types of Recycled HDPE Granules, their sources, descriptions, and applications.
1️⃣ Recycled HDPE Blow Grade Granules
Description: Produced from blow-molded products such as detergent bottles, cans, and drums. These granules offer excellent processability and impact strength, making them ideal for hollow product applications.
Common Uses:
Jerry cans
Non-food plastic bottles
Chemical containers
Fuel tanks
Water drums
2️⃣ Recycled HDPE Injection Grade Granules
Description: Recovered from rigid items like crates, bins, and molded household plastics. Offers high rigidity and good surface finish, suitable for injection-molded products.
Common Uses:
Plastic furniture (chairs, stools)
Household items (buckets, mugs)
Crates and trays
Industrial containers
Caps and closures
3️⃣ Recycled HDPE Pipe Grade Granules
Description: Processed from discarded HDPE water and irrigation pipes. These granules are high-strength and typically black due to the nature of the input materials.
Description: Made from white or light-colored HDPE plastics. After cleaning and pelletizing, the light base color makes it easy to mix with color masterbatches.
Common Uses:
White/colored household goods
Plastic storage containers
Buckets and baskets
Blended with virgin material for semi-premium applications
5️⃣ Recycled HDPE Colored & Black Granules
Description: Created from sorted colored plastic items. Black granules are especially common due to widespread black plastic waste sources.
Common Uses:
Plastic bins and tubs
Dustbins and crates
Road safety barriers
Outdoor furniture
Heavy-duty plastic parts
6️⃣ UV Stabilized Recycled HDPE Granules
Description: These are recycled HDPE granules blended with UV stabilizers to resist sunlight and weather, ideal for long-term outdoor usage.
Common Uses:
Garden chairs and tables
Outdoor storage bins
Agricultural crates
Compost containers
Water tanks and drums
✅ Summary:
Recycled HDPE granules are an eco-friendly, cost-effective alternative for manufacturing plastic products across industries such as agriculture, packaging, homeware, and infrastructure. Choose the right grade based on your product’s processing needs and end-use conditions.