Plastic Industry Guides
Who Buys Plastic Purge? A Guide for Manufacturers
Plastic purge is one of the strangest forms of manufacturing scrap. It can be dense, irregularly shaped, difficult to store and seemingly impossible to reuse. But depending on resin type, cleanliness, quantity and market conditions, plastic purge can have recycling value. If your company regularly generates purge, the better question may not be “How do…
Read MoreHow to Set Up an Industrial Plastic Recycling Program at a Manufacturing Facility
An industrial plastic recycling program shouldn’t begin with a recycling container. It should begin with understanding your manufacturing process. Every rejected part, runner, piece of purge, damaged tote and pound of excess resin represents material your company originally paid to purchase and process. When that material becomes waste, the financial loss can continue through handling,…
Read MoreHow to Scale Plastic Recycling Across Multiple Facilities
Many manufacturers begin recycling at a single facility, but as operations expand across multiple plants, warehouses, or distribution centers, managing industrial plastic recycling becomes significantly more complex. Without standardized processes, each location often develops its own methods for sorting, storing, and disposing of plastic scrap. This inconsistency can lead to lost revenue, higher transportation costs,…
Read More5 Industrial Plastic Recycling Mistakes That Cost Manufacturers Money
Every day, manufacturers generate valuable plastic scrap through production, packaging, warehousing, and distribution. Unfortunately, many companies unknowingly reduce the value of that material through avoidable handling and storage mistakes. Industrial plastic recycling isn’t just about keeping waste out of landfills—it’s about recovering the maximum value from materials that already have a market. Small changes in…
Read MoreHow to Store Industrial Plastic Scrap to Maximize Recycling Value
For manufacturers, warehouses, and distribution centers, how plastic scrap is stored can be just as important as the type of material being recycled. Even high-quality post-industrial plastics can lose value if they become contaminated, exposed to moisture, or mixed with incompatible materials before pickup. A well-organized storage system not only helps maximize the value of…
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