An energy infrastructure manufacturer wanted to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated at their job site from nylon cable ties used in their products. As a long-term partner, they trusted Shorr’s expertise in identifying a sustainable alternative that aligned with their goals without compromising product performance.
Our data-driven approach revealed not only an opportunity to reduce their annual plastic waste but also to reduce their annual carbon emissions by 85%. Shorr’s solution fundamentally advanced the manufacturers’ broader sustainability objectives backed by tangible data.
Why Energy Infrastructure Manufacturers Choose Shorr?
The manufacturer produces about 3 million nylon cable ties, generating 60,000 kg of plastic waste. Shorr conducted a detailed analysis of the product volume, current material usage, and application requirements to address challenges the manufacturer faced.
The Result?
- 85% reduction in CO2e
- 80% water reduction
- 33% material reduction
- 9,000 kg of CO2 saved annually
- 180 tons of waste diverted from
landfills annually - 9,000 water bottles (emissions) saved annually
Shorr’s product analysis and supply chain expertise helped reduce material volume by 33%.
The manufacturer faced challenges with accessing a true plastic-free, paper-based cable tie supplier. Shorr conducted a thorough analysis of their current material usage and product volumes to examine scaling opportunities. Shorr’s Sustainability Program Manager recommended a unique sustainable alternative, FibreStrap, allowing the manufacturer to reduce material usage by 33%. Additionally, it decreased their lifecycle emissions created by nylon cable ties from 60,000 to 9,000 kg of CO2e annually. FibreStrap is made of wood fibers that can be recycled rather than thrown in the landfill, which significantly reduced the excessive debris and eliminated plastic material from cable ties on their end-user job sites.
Shorr’s sustainable alternative helped the manufacturer reach a larger sustainability milestone.
Implementing FibreStrap reduces their annual carbon emissions associated with traditional plastic cable ties by 85%. Prior to partnering with Shorr, the manufacturer utilized 3 million nylon cable ties annually, using 10.5 million gallons of water to produce them. With FibreStrap, the water needed to produce alternative cable ties was reduced by 80%, resulting in an annual decrease of 8.4 million gallons of water.
Another result of switching to FibreStrap was diverting 180 tons of waste from landfills annually, helping the manufacturer advance key ESG metrics.
Improving Customer Experience and Meeting Your Sustainability Goals is Achievable With Shorr.
Improved End-User Experience
Transitioning to FibreStrap allows the manufacturer to track tangible data while leveraging a reliable, sustainable alternative. In addition to the environmental benefits, this solution improved their end-user experience by streamlining installation and disposal processes.
With You The Whole Way
At Shorr, we take a holistic approach to help customers improve their overall supply chain. The energy infrastructure manufacturer benefited from Shorr’s value-added services, including sustainability solutions and intellistock, Shorr’s vendor-managed inventory system, ensuring inventory availability and accurate forecasting across locations.
This initiative represents a practical, measurable step in reducing the environmental footprint of our operations. We value partnerships that bring innovative, sustainable solutions to the market, and FibreStrap helps us make progress without compromising performance. We are also excited to continue working with Shorr to identify and implement additional sustainability improvements that support our long-term sustainability journey.
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