Are Plastic PVC Cards Recyclable?

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Yes, the plastic cards can be recyclable. 
The demand for PVC is increasing at a rate of 10% every year（included plastic gift cards，plastic bank cards，plastic membership cards and other plastic PET/ABS/PP/PET/PETG cards）. The recycling of PVC can not only solve the environmental protection problem, but also relieve the pressure of this resource shortage. Especially today when the price of PVC raw materials continues to rise, its recycling is of great significance.

In fact, PVC waste is often mixed with other plastic materials. Generally, it is necessary to sort the plastic first, and then use physical or chemical means to make comprehensive utilization.

However, as for plastic PVC cards, usually we use Physical recycling method that means the recycling process of PVC waste is only mechanically processed, mainly through processes such as shredding, screening, and grinding, and ultimately obtaining films, powders, granules or other forms of recycled materials. These recycled materials can be used to produce heavy packaging bags, agricultural water pipes and shoe soles.