Our Mission
"Clean It Up!" is dedicated to promoting organic farming practices while addressing the global issue of plastic waste. Our mission is to explore solutions that enable plastics to be efficiently captured and removed from the environment, helping to ensure a cleaner and greener future for generations to come.
Exploring Magnetic-Based Solutions for Plastic Waste
Currently, plastics are not naturally magnetic like iron, nickel, or cobalt. However, researchers have developed innovative methods to make plastics responsive to magnetic fields. Below are three patented solutions being explored to integrate magnetic separation into recycling processes:
1. Magnetically Enhanced Plastics (US6920982B2)
This patent involves adding ferromagnetic materials like magnetite to plastics, allowing magnetic separation during recycling. Next steps include material optimization, pilot recycling programs, and equipment upgrades using magnetic separators.
2. Magnetic Plastic Composites (CN212118766U)
This method encapsulates magnetic cores within plastic shells, enabling interaction with magnetic fields. Further steps involve composite design refinement, manufacturing process development, and integration into consumer goods.
3. Electromagnetic Induction for Plastic Recycling (US10773461)
This approach uses electromagnetic energy to induce magnetic fields within plastics, enabling their manipulation and separation. It requires technology validation, process optimization, and the development of induction-based recycling equipment.
Research and Resources
- US6920982B2 - Magnetically Enhanced Plastics
- CN212118766U - Magnetic Plastic Composite Device
- US10773461 - Magnetic Induction in Plastics
- Magnetic separation equipment providers: Bunting Magnetics, Eriez