1. Marine Debris and Resin Pellet Containment Western Plastics Association Conference June 19, 2014

2. Marine Debris Affects Everyone

5. I was worried about this … But, it turned out ok.

6. Everyone learned a few things

10. Plastics in the Environment Spilled pellets were making their way into local waterways and ending up in our oceans.  These pellets do pose a threat to wildlife that accidentally consume them mistaking the pellets for their natural food.

12. -- In 1992, SPI officially launched OCS -- ACC became a key partner in 2004

13. International Participation in OCS British Plastics Federation Canadian Plastics Industry Association China Plastics Processing Industry Association Fédération de la Plasturgie (France) Plastics New Zealand Anipac (Mexico) All India Plastics Manufacturers’ Assn. Plastics SA (South Africa) PET Product & Closure Manufacturer Association-Nepal The Danish Plastics Federation ASIPLA (Chile) Costa Rica

14. Operation Clean Sweep International Partners Under Consideration

15. Program Components OCS Goal: Zero Plastic Pellet Loss! – Keep pellets where they belong OCS Principles: – Avoid spills and clean them up if they occur – Dispose of and handle pellets properly OCS program composed of: – Employee training tools – Housekeeping procedures for all aspects of the industry

16. Good Housekeeping Examples Catch trays for use at all rail/truck unloading valves Strategic placement of pellet disposal containers on site Install screening in all storm drains Properly empty and seal bulk containers prior to shipment

17. Program Benefits  Protects and preserves our environment, particularly waterways and oceans  Contributes to workplace safety  Enhances industry commitment to product stewardship  Reduces material waste

18. How Can My Organization Participate There are two types of memberships: PARTNERS are companies that manufacture or handle plastic resin pellets. SUPPORTERS are organizations (for profit or non-profit companies; incorporated trade associations; and unincorporated coalitions) that do not qualify for partnership (i.e., do not manufacture or handle resin pellets) but support the efforts of OCS to prevent pellet loss in the environment.

19. Five Basic Steps for Partners 1.Commit your company to make zero pellet loss a priority. 2.Assess your company’s situation and needs. 3.Make needed upgrades in facilities and equipment. 4.Raise employee awareness and create accountability. 5.Follow up and enforce program components. When management cares, employees will too!

20. Tools and Resources for Partners Practical compliance manual includes step-by-step procedures on how to: Implement OCS, Conduct a site audit, Setup a worksite, Design a training program, Ensure employee participation and accountability, and Prevent, contain and cleanup pellet loss.

21. Tools and Resources Management Checklists: Site Audit Implementation & Training Employee Equipment Employee Checklists: Processor Operations Warehouse Car Cleaning/Loading Railroad Transloader

22. Testimonials (cont.) “Having the right tools and equipment readily accessible made all the difference in the world. Employees basically want to do the right thing and making it easy for them to accomplish the goals ensures the success of the program.” - Doug Nuttall Crown Poly

23. Testimonials (cont.) "While we have always been extremely mindful of the cost and effect of proper resin handling at all our manufacturing operations, our new commitment to OCS required a review of our procedures that actually revealed opportunities to improve, particularly around outside silos." - Paul Cohen, W. Ralston (Canada) Inc.

24. Testimonials (cont.) “One of the greatest benefits was that most of what we did was easy and inexpensive to implement. Now our shop is cleaner, safer and more efficient.” - Kevin Clyde Materials/Secondary Operations Manager Jatco, Inc.

25. Chevron Phillips touts its participation in Operation Clean Sweep in its marketing materials.

26. Looking Ahead  Increase membership of companies in North America participating in Operation Clean Sweep ®  Coordinate efforts with other U.S. based plastics associations and companies  Continue to Expand OCS globally  Continue to support work of agencies like NOAA, EPA, and the Ocean Conservancy (nationally and regionally) with their marine debris programs in education and research

27. Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success. Henry Ford

28. Thank you! Thank you! To learn more, visit: www.opcleansweep.org Contact: Patty Long plong@plasticsindustry.org www.opcleansweep.org