Can Mylar® plastic film, DuraLar™, and other polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Polyester Film Rolls

Yes, Mylar® brand,  DuraLar™,  and other polyester film and sheets can be recycled, as long as it’s recycled with other polyester resin materials.  Uncoated, unlaminated, polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have this symbol.

Can LaserPro™ laser cuttable film products be recycled?

Can LaserPro™ laser cuttable film products be recycled?  No, not in the traditional sense. The proprietary coating on this film is a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.

Can Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Yes they can – as long as they are recycled with other polyester resin materials. Hazy DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have the PETE recycling symbol.

Can our ComputerGrafix digital printable films be recycled?

Can our ComputerGrafix digital printable films be recycled? No, not in the traditional sense. The printable coating on these films are a contaminant that will fowl up the recycling process.

Can Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled?

Polyester Film Rolls

Can Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets be recycled? Yes it can, as long as it’s recycled with other polyester resin materials. Clear DuraLar™ polyester film and sheets can be recycled with any other materials that have this symbol.

Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?

Can any of our adhesive film products be recycled?  No, not in the traditional sense. The adhesive coating and release liners are contaminants that will fowl up the polymer recycling process.   Or the plastic film used as face stock is a contaminant for recycling the paper liner.

Does translucent imaging film (TIF) resist tearing?

Direct to screen negative stencil

Does translucent imaging film (TIF) resist tearing? Yes, it does, because it’s made from polyester film. However, at-tempting to tear it could cause damage to its functional coatings.