What is Operation Clean Sweep?
Developed by the international plastics industry, Operation Clean Sweep aims to prevent plastic resin pellet loss. With the support of Tangaroa Blue Foundation and Chemistry Australia, the program is now being rolled out nationwide.
Preventing Plastic Feedstock Loss
Operation Clean Sweep works with members of the plastic industry and regulatory bodies to raise awareness, audit plastic supply chain sites, implement best practices, and advise on updated policies. This practical approach empowers industry members to make a tangible difference in reducing plastic pellet loss.
What are plastic resin pellets?
Plastic resin pellets (also known as nurdles) are the feedstock for the plastics industry. They are the basis of all new plastic products, from plastic bags to bottles to containers. When spills aren’t cleaned up, plastic is lost into the environment during manufacturing and transport, entering the stormwater system and ending up in our oceans.