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The Urgency of Now: Advocating for Plastics Recycling & Sustainability

In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers® at the American Chemistry Council, discusses his journey in advocating for sustainable solutions, current priorities, and policy implementation challenges.

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EP 36

Sustainably Speaking: The Urgency of Now: Advocating for Plastics Recycling & Sustainability | America’s Plastic Makers®

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The plastics industry is moving toward more sustainable approaches, and their leaders are working to accelerate the circular economy in which plastics can be recycled and reused again. Together, industry leaders and government officials can work together to increase plastics recycling in the U.S. and around the world. 

These leaders include this episode’s guest: President of America’s Plastic Makers® Ross Eisenberg.  

As a prominent figure in sustainability advocacy, Ross shares his experience pushing forward smart policy changes in the United States and abroad. He offers insights into sustainability and climate policy challenges while shedding light on the industry’s progress toward sustainable change. 

Ross also discusses how the industry is working to increase plastic recycling, and he outlines policy discussions underway to address urgent environmental concerns around keeping plastics in our economy and out of our environment. 

Guest Bios

  • Ross Eisenberg, President, America’s Plastic Makers, American Chemistry Council

    As President of America’s Plastic Makers®, Ross oversees a self-funded group of nineteen ACC Plastics Division member companies who are working together to maximize the value—and minimize the waste—of one of the most versatile materials on the planet. He also leads ACC’s plastics advocacy at the state, federal and global levels, working across party lines to achieve a more circular and sustainable solution for plastics in society.

  • Mia Quinn, Senior Director, Public Affairs at American Chemistry Council

    Mia Quinn leads efforts to communicate the plastics industry’s major sustainability initiatives. She works to bring together experts to share insights in key areas of sustainability, including public policy, product design, recycling, and infrastructure.

    She is passionate about collaboration, clear communication, and engaging audiences to learn more about innovation and modern solutions for our communities and our country.

    Mia has a degree in political science from Washington University in St. Louis. She grew up in the suburbs of Denver, Colorado and is a lifelong Denver Broncos fan. She lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and two sons.

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