INTRODUCTION

Operation Clean Sweep (OCS)® is a product stewardship programme towards zero plastics resin (pellet, flake, powder) loss into the environment through implementation of good housekeeping and containment practices. The programme was initiated by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and is now an international voluntary programme for the plastics industry to adopt.

The goal of Operation Clean Sweep® is to keep plastics resin out of the environment, but these efforts can also help improve relations with stakeholder groups and community organizations by demonstrating that the industry makes efforts to minimize its environmental footprint.

OCS IN MALAYSIA

Operation Clean Sweep (OCS)® is launched on 8 December 2022 by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA). Being the sole OCS partner in the country, MPMA wishes to promote the adoption of the programme by the plastics industry in Malaysia.

Benefits of pledging:

• Forms a part of your company’s sustainability initiatives
• Enhances your company’s environmental stewardship in reducing pollution from plastics resin leakages
• Increases efficiency of material usage and reduces waste generation from manufacturing and handling of plastics resin
• Improves your company’s competitive advantage