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PMMI Joins Recycling Leadership Council to Debut Blueprint for Fixing Recycling in the U.S.

As a part of the RLC and a large influence in packaging, PMMI pledged to work with the coalition on this effort.

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In February, the Recycling Leadership Council (RLC), a broad coalition of stakeholders brought together to identify the federal government’s role in fixing the U.S. recycling system, released the Blueprint for America’s Recycling System. The report provides a vision for ambitious policy action that will move the U.S. toward a circular economy.

“Recycling in the U.S. is at a breaking point due to thousands of disparate systems, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the massive fractures in its foundation,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the Consumer Brands Association. “The time is now to solve this crisis, and Americans overwhelmingly want federal leadership. The Consumer Brands Association is proud to convene the Recycling Leadership Council and present its blueprint for how the federal government can be a positive force in modernizing and standardizing recycling across the country.”

As a part of the RLC and a large influence in packaging, PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, pledged to work with the coalition on this effort. 

“Packaging is vital to safeguard our food, protect our medicines, shield our purchases, and transport our goods, essentially protecting what keeps us happy and healthy,” said Glen Long, senior vice president, PMMI. “Because of packaging’s central role in our world, our industry has a responsibility to limit its environmental impact. The Blueprint for America’s Recycling System addresses the critical issue of recycling, by proposing ways to harmonize laws for clearer understanding, allowing consumers to do their part and the government to capitalize on technology and scale.” 

The RLC’s blueprint outlines three areas where the federal government can make a meaningful difference in America’s recycling future, including data collection, standardization, and financing:

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