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In the plastics industry, spills or emissions of plastic particles (pellets, flakes, powder) into the environment can occur. These can happen unintentionally at any stage of the plastics value chain: production, handling, transport, processing and recycling. This is why the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) initiative was created.
What is OCS?
The Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) programme is a voluntary responsible-management programme whose purpose is to ensure that good cleaning and pellet-containment practices are applied in every operation where plastic pellets are handled, so that none escape into the environment. In short, a voluntary programme to prevent the loss of plastic pellets at companies.
Benefits for a company that joins the OCS programme
- Reducing the impact on the environment.
- Improving the organisation of workplaces in order to prevent and resolve leaks.
- Reducing the waste of material.
- Preventing slips and falls.
- Improving operational efficiency.
- Guaranteeing compliance with local and national regulations on pellet containment.
- Protecting and enhancing the company's reputation.
- Being part of an international network of member companies.
What measures does Global-TALKE take to prevent plastic emissions?
Global-TALKE is an OCS member company and recognises the importance of preventing spills and unintentional emissions of pellets into the environment. It is therefore committed to implementing the following measures:
- Prioritising the goal of zero pellet loss.
- Assessing the company's situation and needs, identifying the critical points where pellets could be lost at every stage of the activity.
- Making the necessary improvements to facilities and equipment in line with that assessment, providing the equipment needed for proper implementation.
- Raising awareness among all employees of the commitment made and creating a sense of responsibility, telling them about their decisive role in meeting the goal.
- Monitoring progress by setting measurable indicators that allow the improvement to be assessed once the measures are in place.
Global-TALKE and its commitment to the OCS programme
Global-TALKE encourages all its partners and business associates to join the OCS programme, whether clients or suppliers, to pursue the same goals in preventing the loss of plastic pellets.
