rofessional Plastics, Inc. is dedicated to creating a more sustainable future within the performance plastics industry and beyond. We are committed to repurposing all scrap and helping close the loop with all of our materials.
At the core of our program is a unique approach to landfill diversion, one that creates ongoing sustainable practices while supporting the local communities we work and live in. We are focused on developing strong relationships with community partners who benefit from using our excess and scrap materials.
One partner, in particular, has played a pivotal role in our landfill diversion efforts – the Child Creativity Lab (CCL). CCL is a California nonprofit that’s near and dear to many of our employees’ hearts. They aim to cultivate creativity and engage children with science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs by providing hands-on experiences. Since the organization’s early days, our team has donated excess and scrap materials, including acrylic and other plastics that are vital to their STEAM projects. Donating and repurposing these materials circumvents landfills, reduces waste and conserves resources while supporting education.
Professional Plastics team accepting the 2023 Material Partner of the Year award from CCL.
Beyond our focus on landfill diversion, Professional Plastics is equally devoted to closing the loop by ensuring that excess and scrap materials are returned to their manufacturers when possible via our comprehensive recycling program. Through this initiative, we recycle over 90% of our plastic scrap so it can be repurposed into new products. We achieve this by working collaboratively with various vendors and recycling providers, and are focused on expanding our partnerships within this process.
Recognizing the challenges smaller companies face trying to reintegrate their scrap due to high minimum requirements, we offer our recycling services to assist them. By providing these alternatives, we allow these companies to responsibly recycle their plastic scrap without obstacles, further closing the loop.
At our facilities, we empower our employees to engage in sustainable practices, no matter how small. Across our branches, we implement recycling initiatives for office supplies, shrink wrap, pallets, oil, office furniture and food packaging. To combat plastic bottle waste, employees are provided with reusable water bottles for use at water dispensers located throughout all facilities. Additionally, sensor LED lights and auto-timed sprinklers are used to reduce water and energy consumption, demonstrating our commitment at every level of our operations.
Through strategic relationships, innovative solutions and ecologically-friendly processes, Professional Plastics is leading change toward a more sustainable future.
Trisha Beeman is the Communications Director for Professional Plastics, Inc. For more information, contact Professional Plastics at 1810 East Valencia Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831-4847, USA; phone: (800) 966-PROS (7767); or www.professionalplastics.com
