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The story of plastic is built upon innovation. And that story is evolving.
By linking innovation with sustainability, we’re changing the way plastic is made, used and remade.
We’re finding new ways to make plastic lighter, stronger, more efficient and more recyclable. and to create the innovative products we all need to build a more sustainable infrastructure for our loved ones today and for future generations.
Sustainably Speaking Podcast
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Episode 59
Recycling at Red Rocks
Katie Zarachowicz, Sustainability Administrator, Denver Arts & VenuesHost Mia Quinn returns to Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado — a venue she grew up visiting — to go behind the scenes of one of the most sustainable concert operations in the country. Mia sits down with Katie Zarachowicz, Sustainability Administrator for Denver Arts & Venues, to find out how Red Rocks consistently diverts 50% of its waste away from the landfill.
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Episode 58
How Salons Are Reducing Waste with SalonCentric’s Ben Thompson
Ben Thompson, Vice President – Sustainability, SalonCentricStep inside the beauty industry's sustainability journey and discover how salons, brands and consumers are working together to keep more materials in use and out of landfills.
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Episode 57
What Happens After You Toss a Bottle in the Recycling Bin?
Laura Stewart, NAPCOR Executive DirectorMost of us toss a plastic bottle into the recycling bin without thinking twice. But where does it actually go? Does recycling really work? And what happens after the truck drives away?
Explore How Plastics Manufacturing Powers America’s Economy
America’s plastics makers power U.S. economic growth, from jobs and resilient supply chains to sustainable recycling solutions that keep valuable materials in the economy. Explore reports, state impact stories, and economic data that show plastics manufacturing’s contributions across the country, from Virginia to Texas and beyond.
Questions about Plastics and Plastic Recycling?
The story of plastics and sustainability can seem complicated. But it’s all based in chemistry and innovation. Let’s break it down with these commonsense explanations.
Ask a Change Maker
Have questions about plastic, recycling, or sustainability? Ask America’s Change Makers. Learn from the experts about what’s being done to improve plastic recycling, advance sustainability, and keep plastic out of our environment.
Ask and Watch: Change Makers answer your questions.
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