Cable Tie Waste Reduction Strategy

In 2024, our UK plant implemented an effective strategy to reduce cable tie waste. Previously, the facility used 15 types of cable ties, often cutting 200mm push-in ties to size, leading to unnecessary plastic waste and higher costs. Cable ties, made from non-biodegradable plastic, are difficult to recycle and contribute to microplastic pollution. After reviewing their usage, the team switched to shorter cable ties better suited to their needs and separated ties from bases to improve flexibility. This change has successfully reduced plastic waste and lowered purchasing costs, demonstrating how small, practical actions can deliver significant environmental and operational benefits.