♻️ Recycled ABS: Origin, Properties and Uses in the Circular Economy

In industrial recycling, ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) has become one of the most valued polymers for its strength, durability and ease of processing.

Where do these parts come from?

These plastic parts originate from security devices used in retail, such as anti-theft hooks or clothing security tags. They are post-consumer products recovered by major retail chains and sorted for transformation into new raw material.

Technical properties of ABS

• High impact resistance
• Good rigidity and hardness
• Dimensional stability
• Suitable for injection molding, extrusion and thermoforming
• Excellent performance at moderate temperatures

What can recycled ABS be reused for?

Once shredded and reprocessed, recycled ABS can be used to manufacture appliance and electronics housings, automotive components, plastic furniture, toys and industrial 3D printing projects.

Toward a more circular economy

By recovering these parts and converting them into useful raw material, virgin plastic consumption is reduced and carbon footprint is minimized.