摘要 |
<p>2033091 9014229 PCTABS00002 A process for reclaiming plastic containers includes the steps of providing used beverage containers (10), sorting those containers according to their volume, and removing a tamper resistant ring (16). The process also includes the steps of uncapping (14) the container if it has not already been uncapped, expanding the container through pressure, and injecting heated liquid into the container. The process further includes the steps of removing the label (18) from the container, granulating the delabeled container and removing any excess liquid therefrom.</p> |