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2 - Identify and sort plastics

2 - Identify and sort plastics

In this course, we will look at the different types of plastic, their characteristics and their properties. We will also learn the different ways of identifying waste in order to select the waste that is most worthwhile for recycling.

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Responsible Anna KALIFA
Update 04/15/2026
Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Registered 46
Decentralised recycling Intermediate
  • 2.1 - Polymer families, processes and additives
    5Lessons · 1 hr 40 min
    • 2.1.1 - The main polymer families 🎬
    • 2.1.2 - Thermoplastic resins 🎬
    • 2.1.3 - Additives and fillers
    • 2.1.4 - Manufacturing processes and their impact: knowing plastic grades 🎬
    • Quiz - Chapter 2.1
      10 xp
  • 2.2 - Plastic identification techniques
    3Lessons · 50 min
    • 2.2.1 - Introduction to automated plastic identification techniques
    • 2.2.2 - Using low-tech techniques to identify thermoplastics 🎬
    • Quiz - Chapter 2.2
      10 xp
  • 2.3 - Organising sorting in your plant
    4Lessons · 45 min
    • 2.3.1 - The plastic sorting process in a plant
    • 2.3.2 - Organising the workstation
    • 2.3.3 - Sorting safely
    • Quiz - Chapter 2.3
      10 xp
  • Case study - Organising a sorting centre 🎬
    1Lessons · 15 min
    • 🎬 Takataka in Nairobi, Kenya 🇰🇪
  • Certification – Plastic Odyssey Academy
    1Lessons · 5 min
    • Certification – Recognise and sort