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The story of plastic is evolving. New innovations, better technologies, improved sustainability. Explore the innovations driving progress and the stories behind them.

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Advanced Recycling and American Manufacturing

Peggy Smedley and Ross Eisenberg, president, America’s Plastic Makers, American Chemistry Council, talk about advanced recycling and the future of American manufacturing.

Plastic food packaging plays an important role in helping keep food fresh and protected.

From tamper-resistant seals to barriers against moisture, oxygen, and contaminants, plastic packaging helps support a safer food supply while reducing food waste.

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The beauty industry is getting a major glow-up thanks to a partnership from @saloncentric and Green Circle. From bottle take-back programs to changes in packaging, we discuss it all on the latest Sustainably Speaking: https://t.co/o8pZX1bXqi
Only a portion of recyclable household materials in the U.S. are recovered today—but that also means there's tremendous opportunity.

Growing the business of recycling will require investment in modern infrastructure, innovation and policies that help recover more valuable
Recycled plastics are finding new life in durable products.

Volvo Trucks is expanding the use of U.S.-sourced recycled plastics in its next-generation heavy-duty trucks—including components made with up to 75% recycled plastic.

Creating new markets for recycled materials helps
Innovation is making recycling smarter.

Belgium is testing invisible watermarks on snack packaging to improve sorting at recycling facilities and help turn used packaging into new food-grade containers.

New technologies like these can help recover more valuable materials and
Researchers Showcase Large-Scale Solar-Powered Plastic Recycling in
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have demonstrated a solar-powered reactor capable of converting plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel.

Innovation is creating new opportunities to recover valuable resources to meet society’s needs.♻️

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