Exciting news from the U.S. Plastics Pact! We’ve released the Design for Circularity Playbooks, essential for advancing a circular economy for plastics. The Playbooks — Design for Reuse, Compostability, and Recyclability — offer the latest comprehensive guidelines to enhance packaging sustainability and align with the U.S. Pact framework. Drawing on nearly 4 years of experience and touching on Target 1, 2, and our newest Target 5 from Roadmap 2.0, these resources help standardize packaging design and set new standards for circularity in the U.S. Explore the Playbooks to discover how they can guide your packaging innovations: https://lnkd.in/gfQuM8GK #CircularEconomy #PackagingInnovation #DesignforCircularity
US Plastics Pact
Non-profit Organizations
Walpole, NH 7,902 followers
Creating a path forward to realize a circular economy for plastics in the United States.
About us
The U.S. Plastics Pact is bringing together businesses, government entities, non-governmental organizations, researchers, and other stakeholders to work collectively toward a common vision of a circular economy for plastics, as outlined by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Initiative. This vision aims to ensure that plastics never become waste by eliminating the plastics we don’t need, innovating to ensure that the plastics we do need are reusable, recyclable, or compostable, and circulating all the plastic items we use to keep them in the economy and out of the environment.
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External link for US Plastics Pact
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- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Walpole, NH
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- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2020
- Specialties
- circular economy, plastic packaging, recycling, sustainability, and circularity
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P.O. Box 772
Walpole, NH 03608-0772, US
Employees at US Plastics Pact
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Eric Downing
Communications & Marketing Director at U.S. Plastics Pact
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♻️Jonathan Quinn♻️
CEO Championing a renewed vision for a plastic's circular economy
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Anne Macmillan
Technical advisor to US Plastics Pact with expertise in difficult to recycle plastics including agricultural plastics. Working with entities toward…
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Megan Byers
Updates
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Looking for circular packaging solutions? Winners and Honorable Mention recipients of the 2024 U.S. Plastics Pact Sustainable Packaging Innovation Awards will be sharing about their innovative reusable, refillable, recyclable, or compostable packaging solutions at our Innovation Showcase on Thursday, September 3rd from 12:30 – 2pm Eastern! These solutions were chosen from submissions to Walmart’s Circular Connector and evaluated by a judging panel comprised of representatives from circularity NGOs, brand owners, and retailers. Criteria included compliance with circularity design guidelines and certifications, impact on the consumer experience, product performance, manufacturability, and more. The webinar is open to the public and content will be geared toward procurement and technical professionals who would buy or qualify these types of packaging solutions. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions during the session. Recyclability: ICPG: XPP Solutions for PS Replacement D6: Gravity Tray (for fresh meat) Paper People USA: Paperlock™ Towel and Toilet Tissue Overwrap Reuse: IFCO SYSTEMS: Vendor-Managed Inventory for Reusable Packaging Solutions Returnity Innovations: The Last Box Oysterable Co., Ltd.: Foodservice Reuse Solution Refill: Good Filling: Refill Dispensing Stations Compostability: LifeMade Products LLC Products: Bioffex® (protective packaging) Register today: https://lnkd.in/gNkCtxah Jon Smieja (GreenBiz), Thomas Pollock (GreenBlue), Margaret Eldridge (BPI), Curt Cozart (APR), Tim Debus (Reusable Packaging Association), Georgia Sherwin (Closed Loop Partners), Andy Rose (Perpetual), Casey Danyluk (Target), Brianne Reiley, (Kraft Heinz), Westley Simpson (formerly Walmart), Melissa Craig (Clorox)
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As the day draws to a close, the U.S. Plastics Pact blows out the candles on another year. This milestone not only marks another year but also represents four years of collaboration, innovation, success, and invaluable learning experiences. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated U.S. Pact Activators and partners who contribute to the mission of the Pact, each playing a vital role in advancing our shared vision. We invite you to join us in our mission or make a donation to support our cause today! Learn more today: https://lnkd.in/dQRaemuF
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We are thrilled to launch the U.S. Plastics Pact’s newest Design for Reuse Playbook — a comprehensive toolkit for creating effective reusable packaging systems! It provides designers and stakeholders with curated resources, summaries, and applications focused on ensuring circularity in plastic packaging. Reuse systems — such as refill and return — are vital for extending resource life, reducing waste, and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. They also foster economic growth and sustainable consumer behavior. This Playbook supports organizations in developing robust reuse systems, offering convenience, cost savings, and new business opportunities. Explore the Playbook to start your journey today: https://lnkd.in/gfQuM8GK
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You never cease to amaze the team, Grant Rodriguez Amlani! Thank you to Circular Arizona for your work as an Activator and for allowing us to highlight our work, goals, and Roadmap to 2025.
Circular Arizona and the US Plastics Pact are excited to host a free virtual connection to discuss Circular Arizona as an Activator of the Pact! The Pact will also discuss its work, goals, Roadmap 2.0, and how your municipality, business, or organization can get involved as an Activator. Register now to get the Zoom link for Wednesday, Aug. 21 at noon. This event is free for Circular Arizona members and nonmember guests: https://lnkd.in/gadVWt9C 🔗 We’re thrilled to welcome Grant Rodriguez Amlani as our guest speaker for this free webinar! Grant is the U.S. Plastics Pact's Environmental Justice and Recruitment Manager. His academic background, which includes a B.S. in Geography from the University of North Texas and an M.A. in Sustainability and Development from Southern Methodist University, complements his passion for environmental justice. Grant has coordinated events for the Hunt Institute for Engineering & Humanity and engaged with nonprofits, higher education institutions, and corporate diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Recognized as a Circularity23 Emerging Leader and an Envision Sustainability Professional, Grant is committed to reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. Outside work, he enjoys walking his dogs, gardening, playing the violin, and cooking, with a special love for Mexican and Indian cuisine. Grant's dedication to sustainability and development also earned him a fellowship with the Clinton Global Initiative University in 2022.
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Thank you for highlighting the U.S. Plastics Pact, our mission, and our CEO ♻️Jonathan Quinn♻️ , EVELIO MATTOS !
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Curious about plastics and how it is impacting our environment or the future of plastics in our life? Let's dive into these and more questions with Jonathan Quinn, CEO of the US. Plastics Pact. If you've got questions, post them in the comments now for us to ask, or join us live and ask them yourself during the show. There's a lot of misinformation about plastic as well as just basic questions we never get to ask an expert, this is the opportunity to ask, challenge, and get the information right from the source. Topics: Ocean Plastics Pyrolysis Chemical recycling PFAS Looking forward to this conversation, hope you join us. #plastic #packaging #sustainability #recycling Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/gXX_m5vr
AMA with Plastics Expert J. Quinn, CEO of US Plastics Pact
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🗓️ Don't Miss U.S. Plastics Pact's Activator Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) Two-Day Training on Recyclability Design! Join APR in Dallas on October 8-9 for an immersive training experience. Through a mix of classroom learning and field trips to recycling facilities, all guided by 30-year industry veteran and APR COO Curt Cozart, you will become an expert in the recycling process and bring valuable insights back to your company on design for recyclability. Spaces are limited. Secure your spot today! https://lnkd.in/gGFGykqc
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Our thanks to Joanna Cosgrove of Packaging Digest for this feature interview with our new CEO, ♻️Jonathan Quinn♻️. He discusses how we collaboratively drive impactful change and inspire action towards the circular plastic economy. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gFygdk9G
A New CEO for U.S. Plastics Pact, an Ambitious Trajectory for the Circular Economy
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🌍 Exciting News: The full “Plastics Pacts - Scaling Impact” report is now available, a collaborative effort crafted by WRAP and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation! The Plastics Pacts network has evolved into a dynamic and effective model for tackling plastic pollution on a global scale. With a dozen Pacts operating across every continent and representing over 2 billion individuals, the network is making remarkable progress in the fight against plastic waste while promoting circular economic solutions. This comprehensive report illuminates the insights and key learnings accumulated throughout this journey. It underscores the vital role of Plastics Pacts in promoting local, collaborative action across the globe, while also influencing national policies and contributing to the formation of a Global Plastics Treaty. Additionally, the report showcases inspiring case studies that highlight the tangible impacts of Plastics Pacts in global regions. Key highlights from the collaborative efforts include: - A 23% increase in packaging redesigned for reusability or recyclability - An additional 463,000 tonnes of plastic packaging recycled - A reduction of 360,000 tonnes of problematic and unnecessary plastic - A 44% increase in recycled content in packaging We are proud of the progress made and remain dedicated to driving meaningful innovation and guidance in the pursuit of a circular economy for packaging. Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/ex8mWfif
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The circularity efforts of our Activators do not go unnoticed. Congrats to PakTech for this wonderful recognition!
Exciting News! PakTech has received formal recognition from the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) for our commitment to recyclability. Our Standard Can Carriers meet the highest criteria outlined in the APR Design® Guide for Plastics Recyclability, reducing our carbon footprint and advancing sustainability. We are proud to announce that PakTech has been recognized as recyclable by the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR) in the United States.
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