Envision Plastics

Envision Plastics is a technology leader in HDPE recycling and the only producer of food grade high-density polyethylene (HDPE) in North America. HDPE bottles collected curbside from homes, businesses and schools are recycled to produce HDPE resins for the food, beverage, personal care, consumer healthcare and general-purpose industries.With plants in Reidsville, NC and Chino, California, Envision Plastics also produces premium grade, natural color and mixed color and utility grade resins in flake and pellet form. Our services extend to toll processing that allows molders to reuse their own plant scraps and product design consulting.

Starting with a concept and state of the art HDPE recycling systems, Envision Plastics was formed in 2001 after obtaining proprietary rights and patented technologies from Union Carbide. At the same time, two newly acquired plastics recycling facilities, in Reidsville, NC and in Chino California, provided the manufacturing platforms needed for recycled HDPE resin production. The two facility locations also allowed for ease in distribution to customers from either the east or west coast.
In the last decade, Envision Plastics has commercialized the production of core Union Carbide technologies and improved them to their current industry leading positions. The proprietary patented technologies became:

• EcoPrime™ – FDA approved, food grade recycled HDPE
• PRISMA™ – Custom color sorted recycled HDPE

A Broad Range of Recycled Plastics

• EcoPrime™ - FDA approved for premium food grade plastics
• Natural Color
• Mixed Color utility grade
• PRISMA™ - Odorless and fragrance free pre-colored premium grade plastics
• Extended – fillers to reduce cost
• Enhanced – additives to improve performance or add specific properties

A Leader in HDPE Plastics Recycling
Envision Plastics is a recognized industry leader in post consumer recycled polyolefin resins (HDPE). An inert resin, HDPE does not contain BPA, phthalates, heavy metals or allergens.
Our company has built our industry position through superior product quality and value-added product offerings that distinguish what we offer customers from the industry norm for recycled plastics companies. As a result, our portfolio of clients includes premier users of PCR and leaders in the next generation of recycling processes.

Plastics Recycling Services – Production, Custom Design and Toll Processing Services

Are plastic resin usage optimization, controlling the mix of virgin versus PCR or deciding what to do with the leftover materials concerns you address in your plastics packaging production?Take advantage of Envision Plastics’ expertise and leadership in plastics recycling production and design services. Consulting with Envision Plastics can help you minimize materials and get the most out of plastics production.

Our recycled plastics consulting services help you build supply chain efficiency focusing on:

• Basic green design rules
• Designing products to minimize waste
• Choosing materials that provide top performance while minimizing environmental impact
• Reducing waste and inefficiencies in delivery and packaging, while maximizing reuse and recycled content
• Using the absolute minimum in materials and energy
• Using as much recycled material as possible

Recycled Plastic Packaging Consulting
Ocean plastic is one example of how we collaborate with customers develop innovative ideas and new plastic products. We worked with Method®, a California company, to produce the world’s first plastic made from recycled ocean waste. Ocean plastic bottles are made with a blend of recovered ocean plastic and post-consumer recycled plastic, a combination that results in a uniquely gray resin. Method is known for innovative design – dish-washing liquid in sleek bowling-pin-shaped bottles, teardrop hand soap bottles, and futuristic-looking mops. In October 2012, Method® introduced its 2-in-1 dish + hand soap packaged in ocean plastic bottles.

HDPE Products

At Envision Plastics, advanced technology sets us apart as an HDPE products leader. We utilize proven, patented Union Carbide technologies to meet the increased demand in today’s marketplace for sustainable plastic products. Envision Plastics produces safe post consumer HDPE resin that:

• Does not contain BPA, phthalates, heavy metals or allergens
• Increases product sustainability ratings
• Emits 78% less greenhouse gases than virgin resins
• Reduces material by eliminating the need for colorants
• Replaces the use of virgin resin
• Has 100% post consumer recycled content