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CREATING SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

PLASKOLITE creates sustainable products in a responsible manner for future generations. Our thermoplastics can be reground and extruded into new products, and our product packaging is also recyclable. We’re proud to use versatile, high-quality, durable thermoplastics instead of single-use plastics that are recyclable at qualified recycling centers nationwide and formulated in a responsible manner to meet global product stewardship requirements.
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Sustain

 

 

OUR PILLARS OF SUSTAINABILITY

 

EACH CONTRIBUTES TO MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE

 

PLASKOLITE strives to treat our employees, our customers, our community, and the world, with kindness, dignity and respect. This drives our continuing effort to create sustainable products, in a sustainable manner, for future generations.

 

This on-going commitment is expressed in the PLASKOLITE Sustainable Ecosystem:

 

 

 

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HOW IT'S MADE
Responsible Manufacturing

How we make our products reflects our overall philosophy of continuous environmental improvement

  • Maintaining full compliance of all environmental regulations
  • Overall recycling rates for our sites range from 50% - 80%
  • Reduce/Reuse/Recycle efforts have seen reductions in waste disposal of over 70% at some sites
  • Over the past 20 years, water savings and clean air emission programs have reduced water consumption and air emissions company-wide, with some sites achieving reductions over 75%
  • Continue to lower the energy intensity of our manufacturing operations through energy efficient lighting, motors, and innovative, optimized manufacturing processes
  • Renewable energy is part of the energy consumed at some of our sites–we continue to explore greater energy diversity
  • Pro-active outreach with the neighbors around our manufacturing sites, including regular engagements with all community stakeholders
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HOW IT'S USED
Enabling Green Innovation

Our thermoplastics play an important role in advancing human well-being, energy conservation and quality of life

  • They enable mass transit vehicles to reduce overall weight to save on fuel
  • Our lighting solutions are the premier choice for LED smart-lighting applications with high energy efficiency
  • Acrylic and Polycarbonate products are used in sustainable applications such as solar panels, skylights, greenhouses and sound barriers
  • Food safety applications including Acrylic sneeze guards, PETG food containers, and Polycarbonate guards for food processing equipment
  • As safety/security glazing to protect human health and safety, including Polycarbonate in burglary-resistant and bullet-resistant applications


IAPD Green Scene Award WinnerPROUD TO PRACTICE ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE

 

PLASKOLITE has been recognized by IAPD - The Performance Plastics Association for our sustainable practices.


Sustainable Development GoalsSUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

 

As PLASKOLITE began development of our specific ESG goals and metrics, we turned to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals for inspiration and education. Our current practices, policies and programs as well as future goals align with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Keeping Performance Plastics Out of Landfills

We try to play an active role in reducing plastic waste through recycling, keeping performance plastics out of the waste stream.

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