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Plastics Industry Highly Supportive of EPA’s National Recycling Strategy, Say Association Leaders
Dec. 4, 2020
WASHINGTON – Today, the members of the Plastic Association Leaders Group issued the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency’s request for input on their proposed national recycling strategy:
“The recent recycling goal announced by the EPA that calls for an increase in the national recycling rate to 50% by 2030 (“50 by 30”) will promote collaboration and partnership with government, materials manufacturers, brands, non-profits, and NGOs. Collaboration is the key to advancing a more circular and sustainable system for plastics and keeping them out of the environment where they don’t belong.”
“We applaud the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for taking up this process to establish a national recycling strategy for the 21st century to ensure more recyclable materials are collected, processed, and manufactured into new products.”
“Our industry looks forward to being a valued partner and lending our expertise to support this ambitious goal.”
The Plastic Association Leaders Group (PAL) is a coalition of Association Leaders providing the Plastics Industry with the tools and knowledge to continuously improve its image, outreach, and growth through collaboration, education, and advocacy.
| Plastics Industry Association | American Chemistry Council, Plastics Division |
| Vinyl Institute; | Chemistry Industry Association of Canada |
| Resilient Floor Covering Institute | Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry |
| Plastics Pipe Institute | International Association of Plastics Distribution |
| American Composites Manufacturers Association | Unibell PVC Pipe Association |
| Plastic Pipe and Fittings Association | Vinyl Siding Institute |