Converter

Specialized operator capable of forming plastic raw materials into a usable semi-finished or finished product.

crushing

see shredding

Depolymerization

Chemical reversal of a polymer into its monomer(s) or into a polymer having a lower molecular weight

Distributor

Any company acting in the role of the principal to purchase plastics or waste (or pay for disposal/free acceptance) and then sell (or pay for treatment or disposal/free disposal), including those distributors who do not physically own the above material flows.