ZeCycle: Closing the Loop in VCI Packaging

How the Program Works

Company A packages and ships metal components/equipment in ZERUST® VCI packaging.
Company B receives metal components/equipment packaged in ZERUST® VCI packaging.
Company B sorts used ZERUST® VCI and plain poly packaging on-site.
Company B bales used ZERUST® VCI and plain poly packaging on-site.
RecycleMax® collects and transports the sorted and baled packaging to a recycling facility.
Recycled packaging is washed and reground into Post-Consumer Reycled (PCR) pellets at the recycling facility.
PCR Pellets are used to manufacture new ZERUST® ICT®510-PCR30 VCI packaging.

This end-of-life recovery process ensures that used materials are transformed into new, high-quality ZERUST® VCI packaging, reducing the need for virgin plastics while supporting a circular economy.

Benefits of Recycling with ZeCycle

Waste Reduction – Divert packaging from landfills and minimize plastic waste.
Resource Conservation – Reduce reliance on virgin plastics and lower demand for raw materials.
Energy Savings – Lower energy consumption by reprocessing existing plastics instead of producing new ones.
Pollution Reduction – Decrease emissions and environmental contamination associated with new plastic production.
Economic Benefits – Lower costs related to waste disposal while supporting sustainability initiatives.
Conservation of Space – Minimize landfill use and extend site lifespan.
Circular Economy Leadership – Demonstrate commitment to sustainable business practices.

Beyond ZeCycle: Achieving Zero Waste with RecycleMax®

While recycling ZERUST® VCI packaging helps you reduce waste, achieving zero waste requires a broader approach to facility-wide recycling and waste elimination. Through RecycleMax®, your business can go beyond poly recycling to develop customized zero waste programs by helping divert all your recyclable materials from landfills and implement sustainable disposal solutions. Partner with RecycleMax® today to maximize waste diversion, reduce costs, and achieve your environmental goals.

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How Much Carbon Can You Save?

By participating in the ZeCycle Program, customers achieve significant carbon savings. For example, recycling ##,### lbs of ZERUST® VCI film through the program reduces emissions by over #,### kg CO₂, compared to using virgin materials.

(A bar chart comparing emissions for: Virgin HDPE Film, ZERUST® ICT®510-PCR30, ZERUST® ICT®510-PCR30 with ZeCycle Recycling)

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Let’s Close the Loop Together

Start working towards zero waste goals by closing the loop with ZeCycle and optimizing your facility’s waste management with RecycleMax®. Contact your ZERUST® representative to get started.

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