Molecor Leads Microplastics Prevention to Protect the Oceans
On the occasion of World Oceans Day, celebrated every June 8, Molecor reaffirms its commitment to ocean protection through the responsible management of microplastic waste generated by its operations. This commitment is driven by the consolidation of the voluntary Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program across all its production facilities in Spain, an approach that strengthens prevention at the source.
The company continues to hold OCS Europe certification at all its plants and remains a benchmark in the sector for preventing unintentional losses to the environment. During 2025, Molecor further strengthened its environmental and ecosystem protection
practices, achieving a 10.3% reduction in the microplastic waste generated and significantly improving the control of potential losses to the environment. This progress is supported by the continuous optimization of operational processes and procedures, together with the implementation of increasingly effective preventive and mitigation measures throughout the entire production process.
As part of this commitment, the company has advanced the digitalization of its monitoring and control system, incorporating tools that enhance traceability and improve response capacity to any potential risks. In addition, Molecor continues to promote specialized training for its teams on best practices in handling materials, loss prevention, and incident response, as well as awareness-raising initiatives aimed at fostering a corporate culture based on prevention and continuous improvement.
The organization’s commitment to preventing microplastic pollution has led the company to place particular emphasis on the implementation and certification of the Operation Clean Sweep (OCS) program. Thanks to this approach, Molecor has anticipated new European legislative requirements in this field, such as the REACH restriction established under Regulation (EU) 2023/2055 on intentionally added microplastics and Regulation (EU) 2025/2365 on the prevention of plastic pellet losses to the environment, strengthening its position as a leading company in the sector. This proactive stance enables the company to address key requirements in advance, including loss prevention, operational control, risk assessment at critical points, and staff training throughout the value chain. Molecor stands out for applying advanced methodologies such as Bowtie analysis for loss estimation, anticipating future harmonized calculation requirements and reinforcing the control of microplastic emissions into the environment.
Overall, this approach strengthens Molecor’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 14 “Life Below Water” and SDG 15 “Life on Land,” demonstrating a firm and sustained commitment to ocean protection. In this way, the company positions itself not only as an industrial benchmark within the sector but also as an active player in the fight against microplastic pollution, promoting solutions that contribute to the long-term preservation of ecosystems.
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