Our US manufacturing plant is now a zero-plastic waste facility.
The Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) campaign is dedicated to helping every plastic resin handling operation achieve zero pellets, flake, and powder loss. OCS is a product stewardship program of the American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division and Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS).
Spilled plastics can eventually end up in waterways and the ocean. Materials can be transported to storm drains that lead to rivers and then to the ocean resulting in litter, posing a threat to marine life such as sea birds, turtles, and fish.
OCS helps companies strengthen their sustainability initiatives, contribution to preserving water quality and wildlife, compliance with federal and state regulations, safety/housekeeping programs, employees’ well-being, and operational efficiency.
Act Global has taken the OCS Pledge, meaning we are committed to the goal of preventing pellet, flake, and powder loss into the environment. Our production staff commits to taking daily preventative measures like containing spills, cleaning swiftly and effectively, and disposing of plastic waste appropriately to be recycled.
During the synthetic turf manufacturing process, any residual plastics pellets or flakes that fall on the floor are swept up and stored until being shipped to a recycling facility. With OCS in place, our 210,000 sq. ft. production facility in Calhoun, GA runs as clean and waste-free as possible.
At Act Global, we are committed to preserving and protecting our planet. We share the same goal as OCS to help keep plastic pellets, flakes, and powder out of the environment. These efforts can also help us improve relations with stakeholder groups and community organizations that expect our industry to minimize our environmental footprint. With our OCS pledge and other sustainability initiatives, we are one step closer to achieving a carbon-neutral future and making the world a better place!
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About Act Global
Act Global is a world leader in synthetic turf technology, with field installations in over 90 countries. Act Global’s turf has been the surface of choice for top NFL venues, including the New Orleans Superdome (2013, 2017, 2018), New York MetLife Stadium (2014), and Minneapolis U.S. Bank Stadium (2016, 2019).
