WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Consistent with
its core values, DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it is
strengthening its sustainability efforts toward zero discharge of
plastics into marine and freshwater environments by joining
Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) blue.
OCS® blue is administered by the American Chemistry Council and
the Plastics Industry Association. The program represents an
enhanced and voluntary commitment to resin waste reduction efforts
that go beyond Operation Clean Sweep, which DuPont joined in
2016.
DuPont has begun the registration process for all global sites
where resin handling occurs. Each site has an OCS® blue champion
responsible for training, implementing procedures, auditing, and
annual reporting. While OCS® blue requirements apply to registered
facilities that are actively engaged in resin handling, DuPont is
also supporting efforts to educate transportation partners and
encourage their participation. The company also will share best
practices and report annually the number and volume of incidents of
any unrecovered release of plastics that are greater than 0.5 kg
per incident in alignment with new global reporting criteria.
"At DuPont, we are committed to a set of bold sustainability
goals that are good for our communities and for our planet," said
Alexa Dembek, Chief Technology &
Sustainability Officer, DuPont. "Joining Operation Clean Sweep®
blue underscores our commitment to best practices in facilities
management and operation, including responsible resin handling and
pellet containment processes."
DuPont plastics are essential innovations for humans to thrive
and can be sustainable solutions for improving life. The company's
plastics are used in medical applications such as epinephrine pens
and COVID-19 test kits to enhance safety, to produce personal
protective equipment (PPE), and to enable lightweighting, which
improves the fuel efficiency of vehicles.
To learn out more about OCS® blue, visit
https://www.opcleansweep.org/.
About DuPont
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leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare, and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access
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