Turning Commitment Into Action
OCS helps companies across the plastics value chain and around the world take steps towards achieving the goal of zero resin loss. Members use OCS tools, education, and verification to strengthen operations and make measurable progress alongside industry partners and stakeholders.
OCS Blue
For material suppliers and processors ready to advance beyond basic implementation. Designed for companies that want to demonstrate verified progress and take a leadership role in advancing zero resin loss across the industry.
OCS Logistics
For logistics providers across the plastics supply chain. Designed for companies that want to demonstrate verified practices, show customer commitment, and lead efforts to prevent resin loss in logistics operations.
OCS Base Tier
The foundational category for material suppliers and processors looking to get started with practical strategies for resin loss prevention.
In Their Own Words
Hear directly from members about what participation in the OCS program means for their operations and teams.
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Don Ray
Our longstanding partnership with Operation Clean Sweep has played a valuable role in advancing our sustainability initiatives. Thanks to OCS, we’ve validated and enhanced our pellet containment strategies, established a culture of environmental accountability, and benefited from knowledge sharing with both the OCS team and fellow member companies. This collaboration helps Novolex consistently achieve our zero pellet loss goals and maintain a cleaner, safer workplace.
Richard Heath
Within our Crafting Responsible Logistics program, TALKE makes full use of the Operation Clean Sweep Logistics framework. OCS strengthens our efforts to prevent pellet loss, improve handling practices, and contribute to a more responsible and sustainable plastics supply chain.
Curtis Bartz
CN has been an active participant in the Operation Clean Sweep® (OCS) program for several years, with a clear goal and commitment of achieving zero resin and plastic pellet loss to the environment during transportation, transloading, and derailment response. CN remains committed to OCS principles and will continue to evaluate and improve its processes to further strengthen environmental stewardship across its operations.
Scaling Resin Stewardship Across the Globe
300+external inspections successfully completed globally
6,000+member companies worldwide
60+countries with an OCS program
850+member facilities in the U.S.
Resources for Your Resin Loss Prevention Journey
As part of your member benefits, all employees will gain access to…
Upcoming Webinars
Explore upcoming webinars offering expert guidance on key issues in resin loss prevention, from employee training to technical containment and clean-up strategies.
OCS CON
OCS CON is the annual event for companies that are serious about zero plastic resin loss, uniting representatives from across the plastics value chain to amplify solutions to preventing plastic resin loss.
Downloadable Resources
From SOPs to facility checklists and training materials, OCS offers tools to support your company’s resin-handling efforts.