General Formulations Using Recycled Plastic for End Caps

General Formulations (Sparta, MI) has announced that the company is now using new recycled end caps made from scrap calendered vinyl, according to an emailed announcement.

In addition to being recycled, the end caps are a vibrant mix of colors. This change is thanks to one of General Formulations’ top raw material suppliers who helped them introduce recycled materials, per the announcement. Such end caps can be seen on all large film rolls that require an 8 x 8-in. box, and they come in a variety of colors including red, tan, green, blue and gray. Their standard 7 x 7-in. black end caps are also made from recyclable HDPE #2 plastic, which is accepted by most common curbside recycling programs to ensure it stays out of waste and gets repurposed into new products.

“A lot of research and development went into ensuring the recycled end caps meet the same high-quality standards as our products,” Joe Buroccki from General Formulations’ purchasing team is quoted in the announcement. “Instead of sending scrap vinyl to the landfill, we’re proud to take another step in reducing our environmental footprint. We’re committed to keeping as much waste as possible out of the landfill.”

The new colorful end caps are part of the company’s ongoing sustainability initiatives. General Formulations is also recycling 55-gallon drums, wooden shipping pallets, cardboard and paper, as well as partnering with other manufacturers to recycle scrap vinyl.

For more information, visit generalformulations.com.