Characterization of Polymeric Wastes and Determination of Reusability in a Hygienic Product Production Factory

In this study, the characterization of polymeric wastes released during production in Eruslu Global group companies and the reusability of these wastes were studied. For this purpose, all polymeric wastes that occur in the production of sanitary napkins, diapers, packaging film and printed packaging film, which are the basic production products of the enterprise; It was determined that it consists of polypropylene, polyethylene (LDPE, MDPE, HDPE), polystyrene, polyethylene terephthalate polymers. Considering that all wastes are not polluted, it has been evaluated that they can be reused to a large extent. In the study conducted for this purpose, it was determined that 20 different waste products emerged depending on the product variety produced in the enterprise. Thermal analysis for each waste was characterized by calorific value, FTIR, XRD and SEM techniques. It was determined that paint was added to polymeric wastes in general. In addition, it has been determined that natural micronized calcite is added to some wastes in terms of environmental impact and cost reduction.