America’s Change Makers

Meet Damon, the senior manager of packaging services at Pregis, who ensures every product arrives safely and undamaged, spreading Christmas joy.

Meet Rashi, Dow’s North America Associate Technical Service and Development Director for Films and Sustainability, pioneering the shift towards a circular economy by redesigning packaging for recyclability while also mentoring her team towards personal and professional growth.

America’s Plastic Makers are creating new solutions to make today’s packaging more recyclable, more sustainable, and more accessible than ever.

Jeanne, Sustainability Lead at BASF, is part of a growing cadre of scientists and other technical experts focused on microplastics and creating a circular economy for plastics.

Julianne, Manager of Industry Affairs at NOVA Chemicals, plays a pivotal role in bringing together experts in the plastics industry to address the challenge of plastic waste and recycling. She acts as a connector, uniting her company with peers, customers, NGOs, and governments to foster innovation and sustainable solutions, aiming to make plastics more recyclable and reusable.

Meet Pam, a dedicated venture executive at ExxonMobil, working to solve complex problems related to greenhouse gas emissions. She focuses on creating lightweight, durable polymers that enhance fuel efficiency in cars and trucks, contributing to a more sustainable future. Pam’s commitment extends to advanced recycling efforts, inspiring the next generation, and emphasizing the value of plastics in sustainability solutions.

Meet Kyle, a dedicated advocate for sustainability in the plastics industry, leading the way as senior counsel and director of commercial and sustainability at Berry Global. With his voice and passion, Kyle drives change within his company and shapes public policy, emphasizing that we all have a stake in creating a cleaner, greener future.

Discover how John, as a Value Chain Manager at NOVA Chemicals, is driving the conversion of non-recyclable pouches into 100% polyethylene material, a widely recycled plastic, and collaborating with industry leaders like ALDI to transition previously non-recyclable packages into eco-friendly, recyclable packaging solutions.

Meet John, Trinseo’s North American Commercial Director. He’s on a mission to enhance sustainability in the auto industry by incorporating recycled and bio-based materials. Collaboration between plastic makers and automakers is forging a sustainable road ahead.

Meet Diane, the sustainability director for consumer packaging in North America at Berry Global. Diane is making sustainable change happen for various products, from drink cups to chocolate packaging, all while ensuring they remain recyclable and contribute to shrinking their environmental footprint.

Jeff, the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Nexus Circular has developed improved technology to convert hard-to-recycle plastic back into its raw materials to be made into new products.

Meet Anna, circular economy market manager for NOVA Chemicals. Anna is focused on making sure that more of the plastics her company makes can be recycled. She calls it “design for recyclability.” And it’s key to creating a circular economy.