The Art of Recycling Injection Mold Scrap

September 23, 2024

The Importance of Recycling Injection Molding Scrap

Many manufacturers adopt technology and methods that aim to reduce scrap produced during the injection molding process to increase the efficiency of the operation while also enhancing sustainability and conservation of the environment. Strong partnerships with material suppliers and processors, as well as the use of various tested and sustainable materials for different applications and industries, has enabled Bennett Plastics to be a leader in injection molding of sustainable parts.

What Scrap Comes From Injection Molding?

The injection molding process does not produce large amounts of scrap per unit. Still, because large volumes of parts are produced per manufacturing cycle, the waste can accumulate rapidly if not properly addressed. The scrap usually comes from the following sections of the mold: 1. The Sprue 2.Runner 3. Ejector pins 4. Gate locations 5. Runner system channels

How Scrap Is Typically Discarded

The scrap produced from the injection molding process can be recycled back into the manufacturing process. For manufacturing purposes, post-industrial scrap can be shred and fed back into the injection molding machine or the plastic melted into pellets for reuse. At Bennett Plastics we aim to reduce scraps of the molding process by:


  • Re-using the material scrap
  • Recycling the waste into production
  • Repurposing the bi-products

Why We Focus On Eco-Friendly Sustainable Products 

We focus on Eco-friendly sustainable products because it's the right thing to do for the environment and we can maintain the same level of quality and durability in our products. At Bennett Plastics we are dedicated to environmental conservation and sustainability. We also aim to minimize waste and recycle our raw materials. When we are designing parts and packages, we always have the end-user in mind.

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