To tackle the problem of large quantities of plastics ending up in waterways and landfills, Unifi, Inc., the manufacturer of synthetic and recycled fibres, collects used plastics, primarily post-consumer PET bottles, and transform them into REPREVE, a high-performance recycled fiber. Three shredders from Lindner’s Micromat series work 24/7/365 to ensure that the plastics are optimally shredded for the downstream processes.

To date, the company has transformed 35 billion plastic bottles into its proprietary REPREVE recycled fibre, with the process aiming to ensure that plastics are returned to the consumer goods cycle as a valuable raw material and promotes a more circular and sustainable economy.

When Unifi was looking for a partner to set up an efficient shredding process in 2018, they chose shredding solutions from Lindner. Today a total of three Lindner Micromat 2000 prepare plastic and textile waste for its journey to extrusion, spinning and finally winding the fibres used by some of the world’s best-known brands, such as Williams-Sonoma Inc., Levi’s, and Toms Shoes.
 

At Unifi, three Lindner Micromat 2000 work 24/7/365 to prepare plastics and textile waste for its journey to extrusion, spinning and finally winding the fibres
 

(Below) Lindner emphasises the use of recycled materials for employee benefits such as the Lindner backpack or the Lindner vest

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