How the Program Works

  1. Company A packages and ships metal components/equipment in ZERUST® VCI packaging.
  2. Company B receives metal components/equipment packaged in ZERUST® VCI packaging.
  3. Company B sorts used ZERUST® VCI and plain poly packaging on-site.
  4. Company B bales used ZERUST® VCI and plain poly packaging on-site.
  5. RecycleMax® collects and transports the sorted and baled packaging to a recycling facility.
  6. Recycled packaging is washed and reground into Post-Consumer Reycled (PCR) pellets at the recycling facility.
  7. PCR Pellets are used to manufacture new ZERUST® ICT®510-PCR30 VCI packaging.

This end-of-life recovery process ensures that used materials are transformed into new, high-quality ZERUST® VCI packaging, reducing the need for virgin plastics while supporting a circular economy.

Infographic illustrating the ZeCycle process and how it closes the loop in VCI packaging.

Benefits of Recycling with ZeCycle

  • Waste Reduction – Divert packaging from landfills and minimize plastic waste.
  • Resource Conservation – Reduce reliance on virgin plastics and lower demand for raw materials.
  • Energy Savings – Lower energy consumption by reprocessing existing plastics instead of producing new ones.
  • Pollution Reduction – Decrease emissions and environmental contamination associated with new plastic production.
  • Economic Benefits – Lower costs related to waste disposal while supporting sustainability initiatives.
  • Conservation of Space – Minimize landfill use and extend site lifespan.
  • Circular Economy Leadership – Demonstrate commitment to sustainable business practices.

Infographic highlighting the benefits of the ZeCycle program for sustainability and waste reduction.

Beyond ZeCycle: Achieving Zero Waste with RecycleMax®

RecycleMax logo representing comprehensive waste management and recycling services.

While recycling ZERUST® VCI packaging helps you reduce waste, achieving zero waste requires a broader approach to facility-wide recycling and waste elimination. Through RecycleMax®, your business can go beyond poly recycling to develop customized zero waste programs by helping divert all your recyclable materials from landfills and implement sustainable disposal solutions. Partner with RecycleMax® today to maximize waste diversion, reduce costs, and achieve your environmental goals.

Explore Waste Solutions with RecycleMax®

“The ZeCycle Recycling Program has transformed how we approach sustainability. By recycling our used VCI films, we’ve significantly reduced waste and cut disposal costs. Closing the loop with ZERUST® has not only lowered our carbon footprint but also enhanced our reputation as an environmentally responsible company.”

“Partnering with ZERUST® and RecycleMax through the ZeCycle Program has been a game-changer for our operations. The seamless process of collecting, recycling, and reusing materials has helped us meet sustainability goals while staying compliant with new regulations. Our customers appreciate the difference we’re making!”

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ICT®510-PCR30 Post-Consumer Recycled (PCR) VCI Film is a 30% recycled polyethylene film containing proven ZERUST® Vapor Corrosion Inhibitors (VCI), providing cost-effective and versatile protection against corrosion damage for metals in shipping and storage.

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ICT®510-C VCI Film provides cost-effective and versatile protection against rust and corrosion damage for metal assets in shipping and storage. Additionally, it’s available in ferrous, non-ferrous, and multimetal formulations, as well as various-sized rolls, sheets, tubing, and bags.

Roll of ICT510-C

ICT®510-C VCI Tubing provides versatile protection against corrosion, as the tubing offers a tailored packaging solution for parts of various sizes or long metal assets metals in shipping, storage, and work-in-progress.

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