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Increasing the Efficiency of Recoveryand Finalization of Plastic Wastein a Company
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This study evaluated and proposed improvements to plastic waste recovery and finishing processes in a manufacturing company, using continuous improvement methodologies. Efficient plastic waste recovery in manufacturing reduces both costs and the environmental release of plastic material that can eventually become microplastic pollution.
The efficiency of businesses is critical, as most companies are fighting high competition with a large range of similar products on an oversaturated market.Currently, no company can afford not to participate in continuous improvement.This happens in products, production processes, services, PR, marketing, economy, or management.In manufacturing companies, efficiency is characterized by shortened innovation cycles, high level of functionality, and wide range of product modifications [7][8][9].Further facts to be considered contain the application of scientific and technical knowledge in the construction of products, the use of new materials, and high level of services, high reliability, and short delivery times.Reduction of production of costs is oriented on savings in material, energy, personnel, maintenance, and wage costs.
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