It is estimated that 1.5 million tons of plastic material handling facility wastes are generated by U.K. manufacturers each year, but only about 500,000 tons are recycled — just 25 percent of post-consumer plastic manufacturing waste is being recycled annually, according to the National Association of Plastic Distributors.
Plastic products generate by product wastes, which can be costly to dispose of. Some of these byproduct wastes are recyclable, such as plastic pallets, crates and containers. Other byproducts may not be recyclable, such as plastic film and shrink wrap from packaging.
There are several ways to reduce the amount of product waste generated by your company: Reclaim warehouse space from unused products.
If you have a large warehouse, you may be wasting a lot of space storing products or materials that haven’t been used in a long time. If you are a manufacturer, for example, it’s possible that some of the raw materials you have on hand will never be used. You also may have excess inventory sitting in storage that can no longer be sold because it’s outdated or damaged in some way.
The good news is that there are ways to reclaim warehouse space from unused products. Here are some ways to do it.
Sell Unused Product
You can reclaim warehouse space from unused products by selling it or donating it to charity. Selling unused products requires having an effective sales process in place and knowing how much inventory you have on hand at any given time. Don’t forget about the potential tax benefits you might receive when disposing of unsold inventory via sale rather than donation!
Product destruction services. Consider hiring a professional service to destroy old or unusable products instead of sending them to a landfill or incinerator.
When it comes to material handling, you want to make sure that your warehouse is as streamlined as possible. However, sometimes, the process of warehousing can result in a lot of wasted space. Here are some ways to reclaim that lost space and make your operations more efficient.
Product Destruction Services
Consider hiring a professional service to destroy old or unusable products instead of sending them to a landfill or incinerator. This will help keep your warehouse clean and free of clutter so that there are no unnecessary obstacles for employees entering and exiting the facility. If you have a large amount of product waste — such as pallets or boxes — then consider using an automated system like the one offered by Shelving Rack & Lockers Inc., which reduces labor costs while improving efficiency in your warehouse operations.
Reduce Inventory Levels
The less inventory you have on hand, the less storage space you need in your warehouse. Reduce inventory by selling off products that aren’t selling well or are close to their expiration date so they don’t take up valuable space in your facility. You can also reduce inventory by selling seasonal items during off-peak times when fewer customers will be looking for them; this will also help lower costs by reducing overhead expenses like utilities and rent payments
Inventory management software can help your company track inventory levels so you know when it’s time to take action on unused or excess stock.
Get More Space for Storage
Move excess inventory into another location. Move excess inventory into another location within your facility where it can be stored until it is needed again. This is particularly effective when your business has seasonal fluctuations in demand for certain goods or services, but still wants to keep some inventory on hand for emergencies or special orders from customers who may not be able to wait for delivery times from suppliers who only offer overnight delivery options for deliveries of smaller quantities of goods or services.).
While this article focused on ways to reclaim and recycle in the plastics industry, many of these strategies can be applied to manufacturers across many sectors. Some key takeaways from this post include: having a streamlined procurement process; tracking your material flow; and learning how to work with plastic value chain services.
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