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Every piece of wasted plastic represents wasted resources, including raw materials, energy, and labor costs.\u00a0By reducing scrap, Versa Pak is optimizing our production processes, minimizing material waste, and improving overall cost efficiency. It\u2019s also a key component of our lean manufacturing philosophy.\u00a0Scrap Reduction From Start To FinishEach Versa Pak team member, especially on the production floor, has a role to play in ensuring scrap is reduced as much as possible. The three main areas Versa Pak focuses on are:Raw materials\u00a0Extruder, die and towersSecondary equipment – baggers, winders and bag machines\u00a0Versa Pak has also taken steps to reduce the changeover time, which is normally a key culprit in producing scrap.\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019ve created line-specific boards for changeover information when they’re coming,\u201d said Korverman. \u201cWe have also been implementing stations behind the lines, so we have the tools and the supplies readily available every single time someone needs them.\u201d\u00a0Recycling Remaining ScrapAny scrap that is produced can be reused in a few ways. Recently, Versa Pak invested in new poly-to-pellet equipment for in-house repelletizing capabilities.\u00a0\u201cWe can run the trim from a current line that’s running trim and cycle that straight into pellet form,\u201d said Koverman. \u201cAnd then, if we’re not running anything, we can take some of the smaller scraps.\u201d\u00a0Any additional scrap that can\u2019t be repelletized in-house is sent to a local recycling company to be converted there.\u00a0Sustainability Efforts From Versa PakWhile scrap reduction is beneficial for keeping costs lower and improving efficiency, it also promotes a more sustainable use of raw materials, reduces energy consumption and helps protect resources.In addition to scrap reduction and recycling, Versa Pak offers post-consumer resins (PCR) as well as products with a polymer additive, BDP\u00ae, that can be added to resins to accelerate their biodegradability.\u00a0More Capabilities From Versa PakLearn more about our capabilities for poly bags, sheeting and film.See Capabilities"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"How Versa Pak Reduces and Recycles Plastic Scrap","item":"https:\/\/www.versa-pak.com\/blog\/how-versa-pak-reduces-and-recycles-plastic-scrap\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]