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Automated plastic segregation machinery: UnileverRecent Research Landscape

Manual recovery of high-value packaging components increases labor costs and material waste. Standardized collection methods for nested or double-unit structures enable high-throughput material reclamation.

What technical problems is Unilever addressing in Automated plastic segregation machinery?

Mixed material packaging waste

(14)evidences

Incompatibility between barrier coatings and standard recycling streams prevents material recovery. Eliminating this limitation enables circularity for complex flexible laminates.

Flexible packaging contamination

(11)evidences

Thin films and capsules frequently cause mechanical jamming and sorting failures in automated machinery. Preventing these material-specific blockages ensures continuous processing throughput.

Accidental capsule dissolution

(8)evidences

Premature dissolution or leakage occurs when water-soluble films encounter ambient humidity or liquid splashes. Preventing unintended degradation ensures product integrity and consumer safety during storage.