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24 Extrusion International 1/2024 24 INDUSTRY NEWS Statement on New Curbside Recycling Report Released The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released the fol- lowing statement on The Recycling Partnership’s State of Recycling re- port that examines the current state of residential recycling in the U.S. “This report reinforces what our industry has been saying: we need to recycle more, and we need everyone working together to increase recy- cling rates,” said PLASTICS’ President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. “Higher rates of recycling start with better communication and education re- garding the process of recycling, which are goals our Recycling is Real initiative is committed to achieving. The data from this report will en- able industry and policymakers to understand and better engage in- dividuals about the importance of the recycling process, ensuring more valuable recyclable material is cap- tured and reprocessed effectively.” “A crucial first step to improv - ing our recycling rates is having up-to-date data on recycling in the U.S.,” said PLASTICS’ Vice President of Sustainability, Patrick Krieger. “Prior to this report, the most re- cent recycling data we had was from six years ago. The Recycling Partnership’s data enables us to get a snapshot of our challenges and where we have been success- ful so that we know exactly what needs to get done to ensure more households participate in recycling across our country.” ICYMI: The North State Journal Featured Op-ed by PLASTICS CEO Matt Seaholm on Recycling is Real The North State Journal has fea- tured an op-ed written by Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, defending plastic recycling and highlighting PLASTICS’ advocacy campaign, „Recycling is Real“. ““Recycling is real“. Tens of thou- sands of Americans go to work ev- ery day making it happen and that is exactly what this new initiative, „Recycling Is Real“, can show you. We have traveled across America and filmed ordinary people doing extraordinary things, including right here in North Carolina. We show that it is possible for that bottle you used today, or even the bum- per on your car from years past, to stay in our economy and out of the environment, giving it another life, sometimes more than once.” To read the full op-ed: https://nsjonline.com/article/2023/12/ seaholm-recycling-is-real/ New „Recycling is Real“ Video Released The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has unveiled a new vid- eo as part of its advocacy campaign, „Recycling is Real“ , dedicated to promoting and defending plastic recycling in America. The new video highlights an advanced recycling program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a collaboration with TenCate, Cyclyx International and ExxonMobil. The initiative focuses on recycling end- of-life artificial turf. PLASTICS’ „Recycling is Real“ cam- paign, which began in September of 2023, has featured Ultra-Poly, Pla- con, Novolex, MAAG, Niagara Bot- tling, Epsilyte, and Envision Plastics. “Plastic recycling is very real, and advanced recycling technologies make it possible for even more plas- tic to be recycled,” said PLASTICS’ President and CEO Matt Seaholm. “The „Recycling is Real“ campaign highlights the people of our indus- try across America who work to re- cycle valuable materials every single day. We will continue to show the public and lawmakers that recycling is undeniable, and a feasible and economical way to achieve a more circular economy.” “We’re honored that Cyclyx’s work with ExxonMobil and TenCate is featured in the latest „Recycling is Real“ video,” says Bill Cooper, Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy & Development of Cyclyx. “This series showcases the real, in- novative work happening right now across the United States. While the work isn’t always easy – especially with materials such as artificial turf that are deemed difficult to recycle – the outcome is rewarding. Cyclyx is proud to be a leader in address- ing plastic waste as we help make it possible to convert today’s plastic waste into tomorrow’s plastic feed- stock and other materials.” To view „Recycling is Real“ featur- ing TenCate, Cyclyx International, and ExxonMobil: https://recyclingisreal.com/ Matt Seaholm