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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.

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Do Plastics Really Get Recycled?

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Building a Better Recycling System for Food Packaging

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Let’s Regulate Plastics Recycling the Right Way: as Manufacturing

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Movement on Plastics Recycling (and American Manufacturing Jobs)

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America’s Plastic Makers Applaud EPA’s Action on Advanced Recycling

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American Chemistry Council Responds to “The Plastic Detox” Documentary

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Let’s Give Americans What They Want

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Affordability, Sustainability, and the Packaging Policy Moment

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What will it take to build a more circular economy for plastics?

Our President @eisenberg_ross joined The Manufacturing Executive Podcast to discuss the future of recycling, the promise of advanced technologies, and the policies needed to help drive investment and innovation.

AI is helping improve recycling. On the latest Sustainably Speaking episode, @NAPCOR_PET's Laura Stewart dives into how new AI is helping boost recovery rates, making it easier to get recyclables into the right stream and back into new products.
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The road to the largest sporting event ever isn't just about the players; it's also about the pitch.⚽

Many fields use hybrid turf systems that combine natural grass with plastic fibers to improve durability, stability & performance. Innovation helps keep the beautiful game

What if we could recycle more plastics, create 173,000 jobs, and strengthen U.S. manufacturing?

@eisenberg_ross joined the Powering America Podcast to discuss the Recycled Materials Attribution Act and how advanced recycling can help keep plastics in circulation.

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A plastic bottle in the landfill is wasted. A bottle in the recycling system can find new life as another bottle, a jacket, a cardigan, or even in your new car.

@NAPCOR_PET’s Laura Stewart explains how new technologies are helping recycle more plastics on the latest Sustainably https://t.co/DWYhcjXVvb

Cars are becoming safer, smarter, and more efficient. Now it's time to ensure the materials that make them possible stay in use longer.

We support policies that strengthen automotive plastics recycling, expand the use of recycled materials, and create a stronger supply chain for