Plastics Recycling

Case Study: Circular Plastics Australia

Aerofloat ensured clean wash water and sustainable operations for Circular Plastics Australia

Aerofloat has developed an award-winning, fit-for-purpose solution for the plastics recycling industry to meet the global growing demand for sustainable practices.

The global focus on sustainable practices has seen rapid growth for the plastics recycling industry and businesses are relying on Aerofloat’s award-winning wastewater treatment system to meet this demand.

In December 2019, Aerofloat was awarded a prestigious Green Tech Consensus Award for its unique plant design for the plastics recycling industry. Previous recipients included Atlassian and WiseTech Global. Aerofloat is seen as a true enabler to this emerging industry with multiple systems already installed and several in the pipeline.

The initial cleaning and separating process in plastics recycling requires large volumes of recirculating washwater. This water becomes contaminated (often with dairy components from ice-cream, yoghurt and milk containers), and requires regular replacement to avoid odours and contamination of the final recycled product.

Replacing the wash water can be a costly exercise. Aerofloat’s unique design uses its patented aeration system to treat wash water to a standard suitable for reuse in the wash water tank, saving significant water usage and costs.

Depending on the individual project, Aerofloat can include its AeroMBBR and AeroDAF products to create a custom design. Aerofloat’s design is easy to operate and maintain as well as cost-effective and reliable.

Problems we solve

Aerofloat’s wastewater treatment systems solve numerous common problems for plastic recycling plants.

Our Solutions

Design

Utilising 3D CAD modelling, and innovative engineering, Aerofloat uses clever designs to address a range of challenges.

Build

Aerofloat’s Australian manufacturing team will manufacture your wastewater treatment systems locally before install.

Install

Aerofloat manages its own installations with the Aerofloat manufacturing team and the project Engineer.

Maintain

Aerofloat offers competitive chemical supply contracts, system maintenance packages, remote monitoring and ongoing support

Leaders in plastics wash
water treatment

Aerofloat is well known as the leader in wastewater treatment in the plastics recycling industry. Its proven track record is evident with repeat business from its customers across multiple plastics recycling plants.

Remove odour from your
finished product

Aerofloat’s wastewater treatment plants provide plastic recyclers with an odour-free end product, since Aerofloat’s system removes the odour from the treated wash water. Aerofloat’s clients have reported an improved end product after installing Aerofloat’s wastewater treatment systems.

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Circular Plastics Australia (PET) Case Study

Australia’s largest PET recycling facility required a wastewater treatment system to support its commitment to sustainability and allow for future expansion.

Aerofloat’s partnership with Circular Plastics Australia ensured compliant wastewater that could be reused as wash water within the recycling plant, helping to reduce the company’s footprint further with significant savings on water usage.

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