In today’s corporate landscape, sustainability is no longer a marketing trend—it’s a quantifiable balance sheet item. Investors, regulators, and customers demand verifiable proof of your environmental claims, making vague “green” statements obsolete.
For Sustainability Officers and Procurement Managers, the pressure is on to report on real, measurable impact. At Polymer Processors, we understand that your purchase of recycled pellets must translate into demonstrably better Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance.
Here is how our high-quality recycled material delivers a measurable win for your business and your planet.
The Verifiable Savings of Mechanical Recycling
The process of mechanical recycling—where plastic is sorted, shredded, washed, melted, and filtered—is dramatically less resource-intensive than creating new plastic from crude oil. While specific figures can vary, industry data consistently shows staggering savings when using high-quality recycled resin:
1. Energy Consumption
Manufacturing plastic from recycled resin requires significantly less energy than refining oil and polymerising it into virgin plastic.
- The Impact: Mechanically recycling polymers like HDPE and PP uses approximately 70% to 80% less energy than primary production. This measurable reduction directly lowers your scope 3 emissions profile.
2. Carbon Emissions
Fewer manufacturing steps and lower energy use equate to a substantial cut in greenhouse gas emissions.
- The Impact: For every tonne of virgin plastic displaced by our recycled pellets, you gain a massive, quantifiable reduction in your product’s carbon footprint, helping you meet ambitious climate targets.
3. Water Conservation
The intensive cooling and steam processes required in petrochemical manufacturing for virgin resin are largely avoided in our mechanical recycling facility.
- The Impact: Your switch to recycled material contributes to significant water conservation, an increasingly critical metric in resource-scarce regions.
Verification is Non-Negotiable
For your Annual Reports and ESG disclosures, estimates aren’t enough—you need verifiable data. This is the Polymer Processors difference: we provide the assurance necessary to confidently report your environmental performance.
- Data Integrity from Our Lab: Our dedicated in-house laboratory ensures the consistency and purity of our output. Why does this matter for ESG? Consistent material allows for more accurate Life Cycle Inventory (LCI) data, guaranteeing the verifiable quality that underlies your claims.
- Supply Chain Transparency: As Australia’s largest independent recycler, we offer a domestic source. This simplifies auditing and reduces the complex, multi-modal transport emissions associated with overseas suppliers, giving you a cleaner, more secure supply chain to report on.
- Documentation for Disclosure: We are committed to working with our B2B partners to provide the necessary data points—including Certificates of Conformance and detailed information on energy and resource inputs—to support your mandatory ESG reporting requirements.
By partnering with Polymer Processors, you are not just choosing a sustainable material; you are choosing a partner that provides a measurable, verifiable environmental advantage that stands up to stakeholder scrutiny.
Turn your sustainability goals into audited results. Contact our team today to discuss securing a supply of verified, high-impact recycled resin.