* Calculations are based on average data for Russia

3,000,000 ₽

Minimum start-up capital

22.4-23.6 thousand rubles

Sale price of the finished product

18 months

Payback

6 million 750 thousand rubles

Mini-plant cost

Of the approximately 300 kg of garbage thrown away per year by one resident of a large city, about 1/3 of it is occupied by plastic containers, or, as it is also called, a PET bottle.

Today such bottles are used for filling them with mineral and other waters, juices, kvass, beer and much more.

At first glance, used PET bottles are completely useless, unlike their glass counterparts or waste paper. But this is not the case. PET bottle is an excellent raw material for the production of flex - recyclable materials for the manufacture of chemical fiber

Flex in its pure form looks like white or colored flakes. Most of it comes from recycled plastic bottles. It serves as a raw material for the manufacture of exactly the same PET bottles - thus, a simple plastic bottle can go through an almost endless chain of processing and return to the end consumer again.

But the most important thing that can be obtained from PET-flex (or PET, as it is also called) is chemical fiber. It is used to make bristles for sweepers and car wash brushes, packing tape, film, shingles, paving slabs and much more. In addition, the policy of recycling PET bottles is environmentally justified: after all, it takes about 300 years for a single plastic bottle to completely decompose.

At present, the industry of processing such containers in Russia is practically undeveloped, therefore, the opening of such a business is more than economically profitable.

The process itself is as follows. Raw materials - used PET bottle is collected and sorted into unpainted and dyed (by color) grades. Each color is further processed separately. Then the bottles made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) are rejected - they are also processed separately. Foreign objects such as rubber, glass, paper, metal, and other types of plastics (PVC, PEN, LDPE, PS, etc.) are removed manually. Each color is further processed separately.

The pre-compressed bottles are loaded into a special container processing line, the output of which is pure flex in the form of flakes.

The line consists of several units connected together by belt conveyors.

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First, the raw material goes into a special rotary machine for separating labels and caps. The bottles thus processed and freed from foreign objects are then fed into a crusher - an apparatus like a large blender with several knives crushing them.

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A special screw conveyor designed to move amorphous products (equipped with an Archimedean screw) puts the resulting mass of finely chopped plastic into a steam boiler, where, under the action of hot water, foreign elements remaining after processing in the machine for separating labels and caps are removed.

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After the boiler, the cleaned plastic is placed in a washing polishing machine and then in a rinsing machine. After the water treatment has been carried out, the plastic is finally considered completely cleaned and placed in a water separator and air dryer. After drying, the ready-made flex is accumulated in a special hopper.

Costs of starting a PET and PVC waste recycling business

A fully completed line will cost only 132 thousand dollars (3.9 million rubles). Its capacity is 0.8-1 tons per hour. At the output, a flex is obtained with a weight of about 80% (taking into account the separated parts that are unsuitable for processing and production losses - shrinkage, shrinkage, etc.) from the initially loaded raw materials. The total power (energy consumption) of the entire line is 73 kWh.

Service: 8-10 workers, of whom are also involved in the processing of the incoming material (initial washing, rejection), loading raw materials and unloading the finished product. One worker can process about 120 kg / h of incoming PET bottles. The salary of each is 15-20 thousand rubles.

The cost of raw materials is $ 100 (about 3 thousand rubles) per 1 ton (on average 24 thousand bottles).

In addition to the stationary one, there is a mobile version - a portable mini-plant for processing PET bottles.

This option is more suitable for a company organizing the recycling of plastic bottles in several, for example, small cities at the same time. It is known that at the dump of a city with a population of one hundred thousand, you can collect twenty tons of PET bottles per month. It is advisable to move monthly, for example, within one or two regions and recycle the containers collected in the previous month.

The mini-plant is entirely assembled in a 20-foot (6-meter) container. All units inside the container are installed and adjusted, connected by pipes or special transport equipment, and also connected by power and control wires to the control unit of the unit at the manufacturer's plant.

When installing a container-plant at the site of operation, only the supplied electricity, water and access to the sewer are required to drain the waste.

The cost of the mini-plant is 160 thousand euros (6 million 750 thousand rubles).

The selling price of the finished product is 22.4-23.6 thousand rubles, depending on the color.

Recycling PVC waste

For the processing of PVC waste, there is a special complex for their granulation. It consists of slightly different components than the previous ones, and the line for washing and grinding heavily contaminated polygon bottles for it is purchased separately.

The cost of such a line is 76.8 thousand dollars (2.3 million rubles). The granulation line itself consists of a crusher for crushing PVC waste, a two-stage mixer ("hot-cold") for mixing PVC compositions, and the granulation unit itself (twin-screw extruder, granulator, vibrating sieve).

All these assembled devices cost 459 thousand rubles, their productivity is from 15 to 30 kg per hour. The cost of 1 ton of finished products - PVC granules, depending on color, size and other technical characteristics, ranges from 37 to 85 thousand rubles. for 1 t.

What is more profitable - recycling PVC or PET waste?

Let's calculate the profitability of purchasing a particular processing line. For a PET bottle processing line, the profitability is quite high: with a salary of all employees a maximum of 200 thousand rubles. per month, the cost of raw materials 3 thousand rubles. per 1 ton, with an 8-hour working day and a 24-day working month, the net product yield is in no way less than 15 tons, or at least 330 thousand gross profit.

Even if utility costs account for 30% of gross profit, the net profit will be at least 230 thousand rubles. per month. The return on business, therefore, is only one and a half years.

When purchasing a line for processing PVC waste, the total cost of equipment will amount to about 2.76 million rubles. Monthly salary for 2 workers serving the line - 30 thousand rubles.

The cost of raw materials is from 18 to 22-23 thousand rubles. per 1 ton. When producing about 250 kg per day per month, at least 220 thousand rubles are obtained. gross income.

At the same time, the net income is quite insignificant - about 50 thousand rubles. per month. But this can be explained simply - the insignificant production output in the conditions of an 8-hour working day.

With the transition to continuous (3-shift) work and the release of not the cheapest PVC granules, the net profit will increase at least 5 times.

The payback in the worst case scenario is more than 4.5 years, with the average - about 2, and in the most favorable case - less than a year.

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The Moscow Region is the leader in the rating of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the number of enterprises engaged in plastics processing. According to the rating, 13 operating processing enterprises are located here. Recycle asked some of them how much plastic is recycled here per month, where companies are getting the plastic and what will change after the introduction of segregated waste collection in the area.

"Capital of polymers"

The Capital of Polymers from Dzerzhinsky has been operating in the polymer processing market since 2002. Basically, polyethylene and polypropylene are accepted for processing. I process 1100 - 1200 tons of plastic here a month, which comes to the enterprise from large companies. According to the company, by using high quality secondary polymer in production, companies can save up to 50% of the cost of primary polymer.

“For our company personally, in connection with the widespread introduction of separate collection in the Moscow region from 2019, everything will remain as before. This will not affect us in any way, ”Andrei Mikhailov, head of the company's sales department, told Recycle.

"Plarus"

- the first Russian plant that uses bottle-to-bottle technology. Recycled plastic is no different in quality from what goes into the plant. The finished raw materials are used for the production of new plastic bottles.

The plant processes 30 thousand tons of plastic annually. Only PET is accepted for processing here.

"Plarus" works with all possible operators of recyclable materials (private, state, individuals and legal entities, private entrepreneurs, manufacturing plants, factories, shops, etc.). More than 150 containers have been installed in Solnechnogorsk.

The peculiarity of the plant is that there are no requirements for accepting minimum volumes of plastic.

“If the raw materials are prepared for processing, according to the requirements of Plarus, we accept any volumes. Even a private person can come to us and put plastic in a container for collection, "- an employee of the Plarus raw materials procurement department.

EcoPolymer

EcoPolymer from Novomoskovsk has been processing secondary polymers for more than 15 years: they accept HDPE, LDPE, STRETCH, polypropylene. The company processes about 600 tons of pellets per month.

Basically, plastic is brought by firms, companies, various industries, agricultural holdings, warehouse complexes, that is, large private companies.

According to the company, it has chosen the optimal direction, bearing the minimum environmental burden - the processing of polypropylene and polyethylene.

For this purpose, the enterprise uses a whole line of units that are pressed, washed, and crushed. Extruders recycle one of the most problematic waste - polyethylene. The resulting secondary granule is in high demand due to its low price and high quality.

“Specifically, the introduction of separate collection in the Moscow region from 2019 is unlikely to have any effect on us, because we do not collect household plastic, but mainly industrial waste from warehouse complexes and industries. We do not take or recycle organics, so I doubt that this innovation will benefit us. It will be good for the environment, and specifically for the processors - it is unlikely, ”Anton Mokhov, head of the EcoPolymer company, told Recycle.

"VtorMaster"

The VtorMaster company processes about 100 tons of plastic per month, mainly polyethylene. It is brought by private companies, and sometimes by private individuals.

“The company is connected with urban waste, because the warehouse film that is processed here comes mainly from warehouses, logistics centers, stores. This is not the kind of waste that goes to sorting facilities, ”Georgy Cherkasov, CEO of VtorMaster, told Recycle.

« Landfill sorting companies are directly involved with municipal waste. Cars come to them, unload garbage, people in masks take it apart (cans to cans, films to films, etc.). These companies are tied to municipal waste, they depend on them directly, but our company does not. "VtorMaster" associated with organizations, warehouse complexes », - adds Cherkasov.

The company produces new products from recycled plastic, including stretch films.

Equipment for plastic processing: processing technology and types of equipment + cost and maintenance of processing plants + equipment for forming a finished product from raw materials.

In view of the environmental situation on the planet as a whole, plastic recycling is not only a good way to make money, but also a good solution in favor of preserving nature and a clean environment.

Since the problem of insufficient disposal of plastic waste on the territory of Russia is not only relevant, but has an exacerbated nature, it is possible to more persistently implement such a solution, which is already actively practiced in Europe and will help free landfills from a significant proportion of garbage.

Plastic waste is a pretty promising type of entrepreneurial activity, but in order for things to go smoothly, it is very important choose the right equipment for plastic recycling, having studied the process itself and knowing all its stages and nuances.

Considering that raw materials are provided almost free of charge, the main costs are for processing plants.

What can be recycled plastic waste:

• clothing... Polyester is included in such elements of everyday wardrobe as T-shirts, jeans and more;
• Furniture... fits well into the decor of a garden or street coffee houses, it is easy to clean, it is also very lightweight, but at the same time quite durable;
• Chancery... Some countries have long since launched office supplies made from recycled plastic.

And these are not all options for how to give plastic bags and bottles a second life.

What technology is used for plastic processing?

The whole essence of this process consists in several stages, during which a finished product can be obtained from garbage and waste.

Initial processing- This is sorting, which mainly consists in manual or machine sorting of the received waste, according to various criteria and where they will be used in the future.

Then the raw material gives in cleaning and grinding, after which it enters the extrusion unit, where it takes place grinding of raw materials at a temperature of about 160 degrees and a pressure of up to 30 atmospheres.

The result is a granular polymer that can be used to create new items.

The finished granules can already be sold to enterprises that manufacture the very goods, but usually the companies that are engaged in processing are those who further manufacture the product.

What are the elements of plastic recycling equipment?

The processing line is often sold in one package, but it is also possible to purchase all the components separately.

The advantage of modern methods of automation of plastic processing equipment makes it possible to use the human factor to a minimum.

The main components of the plastic processing line:

1. Vibrating sieve is a small installation, which is the first stage - cleaning the obtained raw materials from heavy and solid impurities.

   Usually part of a processing line.

2. Conveyor - is used most often belt for manual sorting of raw materials, also included in the line.
3. Centrifuge - a plant in which the drying takes place, as well as the labels and corks are separated from the waste.

Rotary machine - an apparatus that is used to crush (crush) PET bottles and other plastic waste.

It can grind materials such as:

• high pressure polyethylene (LDPE);
• low pressure polyethylene (HDPE);
• polypropylene (PP);
• polyethylene terephthalate (PET);
• polystyrene (PS);
• acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS);
• polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other flat-slot extrusion wastes.

The size of the particles that result from this treatment can be adjusted by choosing the size of the filter mesh aperture.

This unit is one of the most important parts of the process, as the overall quality can depend on it.
The design of an impact crusher consists of such elements as: body, rotor with blades, motor and frame.

Its features may depend on the type of plastic being immersed, namely:

• hard plastics - blades should be arranged in a ladder, or cascade;
• sheet polymers - the blades are placed in a dovetail design;
• soft plastics - the blades are set obliquely.

When choosing a suitable crushing plant, you need to be guided by the following factors:

• type of raw materials;
• raw material size;
• performance;
• type of loading (manually or mechanically);
• type of shipment (manually or mechanically).

When choosing a manufacturer, you should pay attention to Western and Chinese ones. Also, the production of this unit takes place on the territory of the Russian Federation.

A Russian-made device can be purchased starting from 100,000 rubles, and foreign brands in the region of 900,000 rubles.

Extruder (extrusion lines)- an apparatus that pushes the raw material melted by a high temperature through the forming part, one of the main and final stages of processing recyclable materials into material to create a new product.

It allows you to choose the thickness as well as the diameter.

The extrusion line includes the following elements:

• machine body;
• heating element;
• screw feed line;
• piston;
• download node;
• actuator;
• temperature setting system;
• other control elements of the extrusion process.

Extruders are of two types: single-screw and twin-screw.

Despite the fact that the cost of the twin-screw is higher, they have a wider choice of settings, in addition, the single-screw is inferior in productivity and product quality.

You will also need additional equipment, various containers for washing, etc.

Modern equipment for plastic processing

Since it is more convenient, and in some cases more profitable, to buy a full line, you can compare several options for complete sets, their cost and characteristics.

The leading companies in the production of equipment for the processing of materials such as plastic and other waste processing lines are:

• Herbold is a company that supplies recycling machines (from agglomerates to washing lines) and accessories throughout Europe, America, Africa and Eastern countries.
• Sorema - is engaged in the supply of complete complexes and processing systems.

  The company offers a process guarantee and special training programs for personnel.

  Also offers spare parts for installations separately.

• Riko RT is a company that offers a fairly wide range of waste treatment and disposal plants.

  It manufactures vertical presses, and also offers horizontal presses, shredders and more.

Examples of the most popular plastic recycling work equipment:

1. A relatively affordable Pressmax 530 machine (cost an average of 220,000), which functions with the following components:

• hydraulic pump;
• filter;
• distributors.

Inexpensive and easy-to-use crusher "AMD-6000" is not very large in size, energy-saving, has a capacity of about 120 kilograms per hour and costs from 120,000 rubles.

Centrifuge "S-TsR-30" which is used to dry polymers.

Has a maximum performance of up to 400 kilograms per hour. The capacity of such an installation is up to 20 kW per hour.

It is suitable for removing dirt, sand, dust, etc. with water. The price of such equipment is about 140,000 rubles.

As an installation that forms a plastic material, it is convenient to use an extruder, the cost of which, on average, starts from 65,000 rubles.

Nevertheless, the efficiency of this unit can be judged only by knowing the available volume of raw materials.

What other plastic recycling equipment might you need?

In the event that there is a desire to equip a complete plastic processing process, including production, you will definitely need a molding line, which gives the raw material the necessary shape by heating and further cooling.

The advantage of this line:

• high level of automation;
• ergonomics in management;
• the ability to choose the output speed;
• safety for employees (no exposure to hazardous areas).

Prices for plastic processing equipment

Obviously, purchasing a complete set is always much more profitable than purchasing each machine separately.

In order to fully equip a full-fledged plastic, it is necessary to have more 4 million rubles.

The cost of the main equipment for plastic processing

Piece of equipment	Price (rubles)
Agglomerator	From 200,000
Granulation line	About 2,500,000
Rotary shredder	From 1,500,000

At the same time, the cost of the mobile processing unit "Petmobile-250" will be about 18,000,000 rubles. But it is easy to transport and does not require a separate workshop to operate.

Maintenance of plastic recycling equipment

Considering the fact that the maintenance of the workshop requires about 6 workers who will be engaged in loading and unloading operations with an average efficiency of 120 kilograms per hour and a salary of 15,000 rubles per month - the cost of equipment maintenance will be from 90,000 rubles.

In the event of a malfunction within the warranty period, the company that provides the equipment must repair it absolutely free of charge, but only if all operating rules have been followed.

The training of personnel to work with plastic processing equipment should be carried out by the company that provides the complex itself, however, this is done for an additional fee, on average from 5,000 rubles per employee.

How to choose the right plastic recycling equipment?

Buying equipment for plastic recycling, initially you can get by with a small set of equipment, and over time, when the business pays off and starts generating income, the work of the workshop can be automated as much as possible and supplemented with all specialized installations.

For the first time, you can get by with only minimal elements of the processing line, such as: an agglomerator, a granulation line, as well as a rotary grinder.

Over time, it will remain to buy a dispenser, a centrifuge, separate baths in order to soak, clean and rinse the flex, as well as an auger for transportation.

Are you planning to start your own plastic recycling business?

In this video, you will learn how the main process takes place - the operation of a recycling line:

In order to further expand the scope, it is possible to deal with the processing of glass containers, despite the fact that for crushing and forming such a solid material, a different type of crusher and other types of equipment for impacting glass will be needed, but the same devices for separating lids and labels will remain. as well as cleaning equipment.

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What you need to know about plastic recycling

Recycling of plastic and obtaining secondary raw materials is not only a profitable business, but also fulfills one of the most important environmental tasks - reducing emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere. Burning PET containers and other plastics is very harmful to the environment, and recycling not only eliminates this, but also significantly reduces resources in the manufacture of various products.

Plants are classified according to the type of feedstock:

• for the processing of PET containers;
• plastics;
• plastic film.

The most attractive thing for this business is that the raw materials can be obtained practically free of charge:

• you can organize your own reception points from the population;
• conclude contracts with enterprises to receive defective products from them;
• cooperate with city municipalities and place special waste bins for plastic waste.

In any of the options, the cost of raw materials, including delivery, will be several times lower than the selling price of PET granules or flakes - this is the final product produced by the processing plant. Now the opportunity has been realized to obtain fuel and chemical fiber from PET raw materials, but the production of these products is more complex and technological, and there are not so many consumers as granules and flakes.

What are the options for a mini-plant

Striving to create a one-stop enterprise that would process all types of plastics is not worth it - it requires large capital investments, some work experience and significant production space.

It is most profitable for a novice businessman to open a small plant for the processing of one of the types of plastic raw materials. The most common option is a plastic bottle recycling plant.

The output is granular raw materials, which can then be used as an additive to the main component in the production of the same container or other plastic items:

• kitchen bowls;
• cans;
• buckets and other household items;
• building materials;
• PVC pipes.

Simple production cycle at the plant for the processing of films, plastic bags and various packaging materials. The technology is simplified by the sorting process, thereby increasing productivity. Capital expenditures do not exceed 600,000 rubles, and are paid off in a few months of work.

The processing of solid plastic products (pipes, canisters, buckets, building materials) goes through the same production stages as the processing of PET containers, but this process requires more powerful equipment. Therefore, plants processing solid plastic waste are more powerful and versatile, on the basis of such equipment it is possible to produce products from any raw material.

Recycling of plastic bottles

Mini-factories are also subdivided according to the quality of the final product:

• a simpler production technology does not provide for deep cleaning of raw materials, therefore, the resulting plastic granules or flex cannot be used in the manufacture of containers for food products;
• a mechanized line, which contains equipment for removing all foreign inclusions and contaminants, at the exit gives an absolutely pure product that meets state standards for the production of food containers.

Components of the finished production complex

Since the technological process of plastic processing is the same for any raw material, the components of the production equipment will be similar:

Intensive washing is necessary for high-quality cleaning of crushed raw materials. The desired effect is achieved due to the high temperature of the water and the frictional force of the crushed particles against each other. It is this technology that gives the highest possible quality indicators;

Equipment specifications

Mini-factories for the processing of plastic containers have different capacities and productivity. For example, an option from the domestic manufacturer Polimech is considered:

equipment identification	power, kWt	Performance	Dimensions, mm	Weight, kg	Other
Receiving table			3000*2110	150
Sorting conveyor	0,55		5000*2100	350
Washing crusher	22	up to 400 kg / h	2480*1150*1750	1250	speed rotation shaft - 1500 rpm
Extruder	90	up to 500 kg / h	1430*1870*5540	5800	number of heating / cooling zones - 9/6
Auger dispenser	2,2		1030*900*1370	380	screw diameter - 100 mm
Strand Granulator	4		1700*1000*1050	520	cutter speed - up to 448 rpm
Packing machine	3,2	up to 500 kg / h	1500*1000*1100	480

The cost of such a set of equipment is up to 6,000,000 rubles.

At the exit, polymer granules are obtained, which are not intended for the production of food containers. If necessary, you can extend the line by adding:

• a sorting plant with optical devices that sort the raw materials by color;
• air separator for removing dust and other small particles;
• flotation bath - for deep cleaning of raw materials;
• automatically heated sink for washing heavily contaminated raw materials.

Production stages

The production technology consists of the following stages:

Economic benefits

Thanks to the almost free raw materials, the business of recycling plastic containers and plastic products looks quite attractive.

Many enterprises agree to give away plastic waste free of charge, just not to be engaged in its export and disposal on their own. If you buy bottles from the population, the cost of one ton will cost 9,000 rubles. The cost of coarse polypropylene (not for household needs) is up to 30,000 per ton, high-class granules - up to 55,000 per ton. From 5 tons of raw materials, 4 tons of granules are obtained - this is a high processing rate.

Profit from the sale of 1 ton of pellets can be at the level of 20,000 rubles. The monthly income will depend on the capacity and productivity of the equipment - this is an average of 600 kg / h, per month - up to 90 tons (1,800,000 rubles of income).

Taking into account transportation, administrative and operating costs, taxes and salaries, you can earn up to 900,000 per month. With such a profit, the cost of equipment pays off in six months.

Video: Business idea plastic recycling

Would you like to feel like a creator and make at home (or in the garage) various useful things for everyday life, like those shown in the picture below:

Moreover, to make them practically from what is lying underfoot - plastic bottles? Almost nothing (because they cost nothing). Rather, from free garbage that is lying around everywhere:

One craftsman - Dave Hackens decided to help you and developed for you a special mini-plant for recycling plastic and making various useful things from it.

Watch the video of his mini-plant in action:

Such a small plant can be assembled from available materials in almost any locality, in just 15 days. And it will cost at a cost of about 622 euros (and in our conditions it may be cheaper).

It consists of: shredder, extruder, injector and press compressor.

The most interesting thing is that Dave Hackens talks (albeit in English) and shows how to assemble these parts of the future mini-factory.

Assembling the mini-plant in parts

This is how you can make a shredder, which costs about 180 euros for materials and which you can make in 4 days:

Creation of an extruder (you need 192 euros and 5 days):

How to make an injector (prepare 130 euros and free 3 days of work):

And finally, how to make a press compressor (you need 120 euros and 3 days to work):

The creator of the plastic recycling mini-factory is ready to share with you not only video instructions, but he also gives complete documentation for its creation. You can download from this address: preciousplastic.com/en/videos/download/

What will your business be about?

With this plant you can:

1. Engage in creativity (creativity is not a business yet, but an opportunity to declare yourself and prepare future customers to purchase your products).

2. Sell the received products in your city and via the Internet.

3. You can organize school trips so that the children can see how things can be made out of others. First, you will clearly demonstrate to them the law of the conservation of things in nature (that the things thrown out by them do not disappear by themselves and do not dissolve in anything). This will call them to a good cause - do not throw garbage around you and your house. Secondly, show them what and how you can create from plastic (even if they even bring a few plastic bottles with them and carry back home useful things for everyday life).

4. You can conduct master classes that have become fashionable in the West and are gradually being introduced into our life, such as "Do it yourself an original gift". People will come to you with their plastic (or buy it from you if they do not find the desired color and texture) and, using your molds or an extruder, they will be able to make an original gift with their own hands for a loved one.

5. The filament obtained by the extruder can be used in other industries - that is, you can find their industrial consumers and sell the obtained colored filaments from plastic on an industrial scale.

If you still don't understand anything about the technology of creating a mini-plant and production from recycled plastic, you can find detailed information on his website preciousplastic.com

Business promotion

Your mission of preserving the environment can help you move your business forward. Because:

1. Products that help to preserve the environment are more pleasant to buy.

2. Local media will definitely tell the local people about your business. Perhaps you will even take part in some local or regional entrepreneurial competition and take pride of place in it.

3. You can announce to the public about buying plastic bottles from them (Dave Hackens, as indicated in his video, accepts 1 kg of washed plastic at a price of 10 euro cents). Thus, the whole city can learn about your business in a very short time. Let you take plastic for a penny - the people will ransack the entire city and its environs for a penny, clean it of plastic waste, wash it, bring it to you, and even tell all its friends and neighbors about you. You will also help the city to become clean (which you can once again remind of yourself to the local media and the local administration, which in turn can use this positive fact to its advantage when writing the next report).