Effective pellet containment strategies can help reduce material loss, strengthen operational practices, and support broader efforts to prevent plastic waste from entering the environment.
Promote best management practices across the value chain
Companies that produce, ship, handle, or use plastic materials can adopt operational practices that reduce the risk of pellet loss during transportation and manufacturing.
Support industry stewardship programs
Voluntary initiatives such as Operation Clean Sweep® help companies improve pellet containment through risk assessments, training, and facility management practices.
Encourage consistent regulatory frameworks
Federal policies can help establish clear best practices for pellet containment and support consistent requirements across facilities and supply chains.
Strengthen collaboration across stakeholders
Effective pellet containment requires cooperation among manufacturers, transportation providers, converters, and other participants in the plastics value chain.
Advance global cooperation on pellet containment
International agreements addressing plastic pollution can incorporate measures that encourage certified pellet containment programs and shared best practices.
