Plastics Recycling Business Plan
Plastic waste accounts for 12% of the total solid waste generated in 2007, amounting to over 30 million tons in one year. It takes hundreds of years for plastic to decompose in landfills. Joining our plastics recycling program not only connects you with like-minded individuals and businesses, but also helps save landfill space and conserve energy. Recycling one ton of plastic saves 7 yards of landfill space and 80% of the energy needed to produce new plastic. Recycling plastic is crucial for environmental sustainability.
Replay Plastics will establish a PET cleaning and refining plant in the western United States. This facility will have a capacity of 46 million pounds and will use post-consumer bottle feedstock collected in California, Oregon, and Washington. The company will sell surplus materials and provide extruded sheets to manufacturers for high-value packaging. The strapping will be sold to companies in need of packaging materials. There is currently no direct competition in the western United States for our divisions.
Demand for recycled plastics is increasing, especially for PET. The recycling industry aims to recycle 50% of all PET containers by 2007. PET is the most visible and valuable recycled resin, and its use is growing. The packaging market is the largest segment for recycled plastics, with sheet and lumber following closely. Communities are supportive of recycling and are willing to pay more for products made with recycled materials. There is a strong demand for post-consumer bottles in the western United States, and with the lack of local cleaning and refining facilities, there is an opportunity for Replay Plastics to meet this demand.
Replay Plastics has a competitive advantage due to its proximity to the target market, management expertise, and reputation. The company has secured contracts for its production and identified potential customers through its industry network. Potential risks include the availability of raw materials, unproven technology, market demand, distance from markets, attraction of top management, and meeting environmental standards. However, these risks are mitigated through strategic planning and market research.
Marketing efforts will focus on targeting the plastic packaging market in the western United States. The company already has commitments for the initial production. Sales will be facilitated through a network of sales agents and brokers located in key cities. Ben Braddock, founder of Replay Plastics, will leverage his relationships in the packaging industry to generate demand. Operations will be divided into a Recycling Division and a Packaging Division. The Recycling Division will utilize a patented process for PET cleaning and will become vertically integrated. The Packaging Division will manufacture extruded plastic roll stock sheet and strapping using recycled PET resin.
Replay Plastics is well-positioned to thrive in the recycling industry with its innovative technology, strategic location, and experienced management team. By capitalizing on the growing demand for recycled plastics, the company aims to make a significant impact in waste reduction and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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