09/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/19/2024 16:35
WASHINGTON (September 19, 2024) - The American Chemistry Council (ACC) praises Congressmen Dr. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Don Davis, D-N.C., for their ground-breaking, solutions-oriented legislation aimed at increasing plastics recycling and preventing plastic from ending up in the environment. The "Accelerating a Circular Economy for Plastics and Recycling Innovation Act of 2024" is the first comprehensive bipartisan effort by Congress in years to tackle plastics pollution in the United States. The bill would modernize the nation's outdated recycling infrastructure and increase the use of recycled material in new products.
The bill stands to make an impact by:
"America's plastic makers are investing in solutions to recapture and reuse significantly more of our plastic resources, and this bill will help accelerate our progress," said Ross Eisenberg, president of America's Plastic Makers®, a division of ACC. "The Bucshon/Davis bill offers a pathway for the drastic change needed to modernize America's recycling infrastructure."
Join us in saying "thank you" to the Congressmen for taking action to curb plastic waste in the United States and encourage your representative to support the bill.
The American Chemistry Council's Plastics Division represents America's Plastic MakersSM and the half million+ scientists, engineers, technicians, and other innovators who make plastics for many essential and lifesaving products that are vital to modern life. America's Plastic Makers continue to embrace change. We're linking innovation with sustainability, deploying next generation technologies to make plastics lighter, stronger, more efficient and more recyclable, so we can meet our goal for 100% of U.S. plastic packaging to be reused, recycled, or recovered by 2040. We're making sustainable change to help build a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future for generations to come.
The American Chemistry Council's mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably-for generations to come.