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Dow CEO Advocates for Circular Economy and Improved Plastic Recycling
Here is an article on Forbes.
According to it:
- Dow CEO Jim Fitterling advocates for mandatory recycling and improved waste management to support the world's first plastics treaty, aiming for a global circular economy with a blend of recycled and virgin materials.
- The U.S. Plastics Pact sets 2025 goals for sustainable packaging, highlighting the need for increased recycled content
- Dow's efforts include investing in recycling technologies, promoting sustainable plastic production, and building a net-zero hydrogen-powered plastic facility in Canada to reduce emissions and environmental impact.
Dow has invested in innovative recycling technologies and partnerships to transform its plastic production processes and reduce carbon emissions. For example,
- The company's collaboration with New Energy Blue demonstrates its commitment to exploring novel approaches, such as converting agricultural residues into bio-based plastics.
- Dow has invested $1 billion in its "Stop the Waste" initiative, which aims to advance plastic recycling technologies and infrastructure globally by 2030.
- The company's "Pack Studios" innovation centers provide a platform for collaboration with customers to develop new packaging solutions that are more recyclable, reusable, and compostable.
- Dow has partnered with organizations like The Recycling Partnership and The Closed Loop Fund to invest in recycling infrastructure and education programs in the United States.
