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27 Extrusion International 1/2023 The PLASTICS Recycling Com- mittee works to enhance the man- agement of plastic waste through efforts such as advocating for in- creased collection, sortation, and recycling infrastructure, ensuring that the definition of “recycling” includes advanced recycling, edu- cating people within and outside of the plastics industry about plastics recycling, and much more. “PLASTICS relies on and values leadership from our members,” said Andy Brewer, PLASTICS’ As- sociate Director of Sustainability and Materials. “We are excited to announce the 2023 Recycling Com- mittee Executive Board, with ex- pert professionals that represent the entire plastic supply chain." The Recycling Committee’s 2023 Executive Board is as follows: • Chair: Tory Flynn, Hillenbrand • Vice Chair: Melanie Bower, ExxonMobil • Member at Large: Lindy Holland, M. Holland • Member at Large: Jean Jordan, Nexus Circular • Member at Large: Ray Pellerin, EREMA • Advanced Recycling: Holli Alexander, Eastman • Advocacy & Communications: Christine Cassidy, Dart • Events & Education: John Cook, Niagara Bottling • New End Market Opportunities: Dan Sanders, Printpack • Immediate Past Chair: Kevin Cronin, Ultra-Poly Corporation The Recycling Committee Ex- ecutive Board is comprised of ten members, voted upon annually by committee members, and elected to provide thought leadership for PLASTICS and throughout industry. 2023 Cleanup Champions  PLASTICS has announced its list of 2023 Cleanup Champions. Lead by the Future Leaders in Plas- tics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group, the Cleanup Champions Ini- tiative encourages PLASTICS’ mem- ber companies to use the Guide to Planning a Litter Cleanup to carry out a cleanup in their community in 2023. Each of these companies are dedicated to making a difference in their communities by working to eliminate plastic and all material waste from the environment. “PLASTICS and the entire plastics industry are dedicated to recycling, eliminating waste from the environ- ment andmaking change for good in our local communities,” said Heath- er Nortz, PLASTICS’ Sustainability and Materials Manager. “PLASTICS’ 2023 Cleanup Champions have com- miteed to giving back to their com- munity and positively impacting our environment. We are excited to see what PLASTICS’ 2023 Cleanup Cham- pions will accomplish this year.” The 2023 Cleanup Champions are: • Advanced Blending Solutions • Brueckner USA • Industrial Heater Corporation • Braskem • Covestro • Epsilyte • Milliken • Gardner Business Media • Dart Container • Colour Synthesis Solutions • Placon The Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group was created in April of 2022 to foster collaboration among PLASTICS member companies and external organizations to provide an outlet for the industry to give back and positively impact the en- vironment and communities the plastics industry serves. www.plasticsindustry.org Inaugural ESG Report Released  SI Group has released its inaugu- ral Environmental, Social, and Gover- nance (ESG) Report. The report dem - onstrates SI Group’s commitment to sustainability and defines its future targets as it elevates efforts to im- prove its social responsibility. This is SI Group’s first ESG report and serves to illustrate its ongoing work and performance across five key areas: • Climate change and environ- mental impact • Safe operations • Sustainable procurement • Innovation and business practices • Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) The report has been developed in accordance with Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards and cel- ebrates SI Group’s current accom- plishments in these areas. It also features SI Group’s ambitious ESG targets, outlining the key metrics it plans to meet as it builds on its con- tinual progress in this area. From striving for zero injuries and envi- ronment releases to prioritizing a more inclusive workforce, SI Group is using the report to unveil its vision for the future of the business. “We are proud of our sustainabil- ity achievements. This report re - flects credible progress in sustain - ability on our journey to becoming the global performance additives powerhouse,” said David Brad- ley, President & CEO. “SI Group’s drive for continuous improvement, paired with our commitment to sustainability as a fundamental component of our mission, posi- tions SI Group to meet or exceed our ambitious targets.”     SI Group www.siigroup.com www.siigroup.com/sustainability