Brands, manufacturers unveil list of 'problematic and unnecessary materials'
Source: https://thehill.com/
Author: Sharon Udasin
More than 100 companies, organizations and government entities joined forces to unveil a “Problematic and Unnecessary Materials List” in an effort to accelerate the transition toward a “circular economy” for plastic packaging in the U.S. The companies and groups, all members of the U.S. Plastic Pact, identified 11 plastic packaging items that they consider not reusable, recyclable or compostable at scale, and that they expect to be eliminated by 2025, a news release from the partners said. “The elimination of these problematic and unnecessary materials will enable advancements in circular package design, increase opportunities for recovery, and enhance the quality of recycled content available for manufacturers,” Emily Tipaldo, executive director of U.S. Plastic Pact, said in a statement