New method of recycling Aluminium Laminate

The video discusses the increasing use of lightweight packaging made from plastic aluminium laminate, which is environmentally friendly to produce but difficult to recycle. A plant in Cambridge has developed a process to recycle these laminates by heating them to 600 degrees, breaking down the plastic and freeing the aluminium. This process prevents thousands of tons of material from going to landfill and recovers valuable aluminium. Despite the technology's success, councils are not yet collecting these materials due to cost issues. The video highlights the need for industry innovation to make packaging easier to recycle and reduce environmental impact.

What are the current limitations in the collection of plastic aluminium laminates for recycling?

Why is it important to consider the recyclability of packaging materials?