Polyethylene has excellent resistance to chemical agents and impacts while being inexpensive.

Versatile material par excellence and inexpensive, polyethylene represents a third of the total of synthetic material production. Every year, companies produce several million tons of PE! This does not come as a surprise when we know that half the plastic packaging are made from this material. This enthusiasm comes from the fact that, thanks to its simple chemical structure, it is a material that is perfectly adapted to recycling: from an ecological and economic point of view it is an ideal product. There are 2 types of PE:

• Low density polyethylene (LDPE):

  With a density that is lower than water, LDPE is ultra-malleable and ideally used to manufacture flexible products. Chemically neutral, it does not emit taste or odor, which makes it suitable for the agri-food and cosmetic sectors. Although it is very resistant, LDPE is easily recyclable!

  Uses: tarps, flexible containers (bottles, tubes for creams…), plastic wrap, toys, bags (freezing, garbage…)

• High density polyethylene (HDPE):

  With a density that is higher than water, HDPE is an ideal material to make rigid plastic objects. It is resistant to many chemical agents and gas, and is suitable for microwave ovens!

  Uses: food box (Tupperware type), household bottles, bottles, kegs…