Seaholm to Congress: "America Must Play Catch Up" on Recycling Infrastructure
On June 30, our CEO Matt Seaholm offered online testimony before The Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change of the U.S. Committee on Energy and Commerce hearing entitled, “No Time to Waste: Solutions for America’s Broken Recycling System.”
In his opening statement, Matt pointed out that over many years, America’s recycling infrastructure has not kept pace with the increase in plastics technology and innovation, making it clear that we are now faced with having to make up for lost time.
After citing references to the billions of dollars the PLASTICS industry has invested in recycling innovations and billions more that are planned, Matt went on to explain several ways in which Congress might support the effort to increase recycling rates.
Matt then joined other speakers in taking questions from Congressional committee members and offering industry expertise.
Matt Seaholm appeared recently on Newsy's "The Why" program, emphasizing the value plastics bring to society, why plastics make better environmental sense than alternatives, and the need to improve our nation’s recycling infrastructure in order to collect and recycle more of it.
Stephanie Polis has joined us as Vice President of Communications, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the association world, Washington and government and public affairs. She'll take the lead on brand strategy, work as a champion on behalf of our membership and serve as an advisor to PLASTICS leadership on marketing, digital messaging and external communications.
Ashley Hood-Morley has returned to PLASTICS, bringing her extensive industry and association knowledge and experience to the job of Vice President, Industry Engagement. Ashley will focus on membership acquisition and retention, oversee plastics industry relationships and enhance programs for PLASTICS stakeholders and key strategic partners.
Whitney Taveras has moved from Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to Director of PLASTICS’ Equipment Council, where she will focus on the activities of the association’s largest constituent group. Having worked on a wide breadth of association business since coming to PLASTICS, Whitney brings a wealth of knowledge and well-informed ideas to the post.
Leslie Jutte, former Associate Director of Materials & Sustainability, now serves as Director of PLASTICS' Material Suppliers Council, partnering with suppliers of resins, additives, colorants and other materials. She is also staff liaison for Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP), playing a vital role in the development of up-and-coming young professionals within the industry.
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