Sustainability
100% Recyclable & Reusable Plastics
We design durable products to reduce waste and minimize disposal. Our HDPE plastics and products are fully recyclable and reusable, helping businesses eliminate the need for disposable packaging through sustainable reusable packaging systems.
HDPE Recycling Facts
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HDPE is 100% recyclable, as it is one of the easiest plastic polymers to recycle.
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The resin identification code for high-density polyethylene (HDPE) is ‘2’.
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Easily recycled via curbside recycling program.
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HDPE is accepted at most recycling centers in the world.
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Sonic welding eliminates the use of glues, staples, and wires. Plastic boxes, totes, and containers that are sonic welded require no additional steps of sorting at recycle facilities.
Sustainability Within Manufacturing
Liberty Plastics, Inc. applies a holistic approach to minimizing the environmental impact our manufacturing facility and products have on our environment. We use the Waste Management Hierarchy from the EPA to guide our practice to reduce, reuse, and recycle our plastics. Our long-term goal is to minimize the waste and maximize the benefits our plastics offer.
Source Reduction
We take great efforts to reduce the sourcing of virgin resin. To decrease the use of virgin resin in the manufacturing process, we incorporate post-industrial recycled plastic. All Liberty Plastic products include non-virgin, recycled plastic unless otherwise requested.
Reuse
Liberty Plastics’ manufacturing facility captures 99% of the HDPE plastic waste generated. A specially designed system catches and processes resin waste off the manufacturing line. The resin is then recycled back into resin pellets and extruded once again. Our machines are specially designed to reduce the heat history cycle, eliminate floor sweep waste, and manufacture a consistent product from recycled resin. Continuing to find new ways to reuse our resources during the manufacturing process is an essential and valuable initiative for us.
Waste & Energy Recovery
We recognize water as a valuable resource and we have initiatives in place that reduce our water footprint. All water systems are close- looped, filtered, and then recycled back into our plant for reuse. Our full LED lighting footprint coupled with a Tennessee Valley Authority partnership ensures that we remain energy efficient into the future.
Helping Customers Produce Less Waste
We have conversations every day with businesses about the benefits of reusable plastics over single-use materials, encouraging them to reuse and ultimately recycle. We work with customers to create the most efficient designs for their needs so they can reduce waste and increase their sustainability. We look forward to helping you, too.