The strategy supports manufacturers' responsibility for plastic packaging and includes a national standard that by 2030 all plastic packaging contains at least 30% recycled plastic.
According to a press release issued by the American Chemistry Commission (ACC) in Washington, leading plastics companies have submitted to Congress an outline of five actions that the legislature can take to develop a plastics circular economy.
The strategy includes formulating national standards for plastic packaging to contain at least 30% recycled plastics by 2030, formulating appropriate regulatory systems to achieve the rapid expansion of advanced recycling, and a packaging producer responsibility system designed in the United States to raise funds for improved recycling. The key funding ACC says, all materials are obtained, collected and educated.
According to a study conducted by BWC, the association stated that 78% of voters support a national plan to require 30% recycled plastics in plastic packaging by 2030. ACC added that the Independent Commodity Intelligence Agency estimates that 13 billion pounds of recycled plastic will be needed by 2030 to achieve this goal.
Joshua Baca, ACC’s vice president of plastics, said that advanced recycling or chemical recycling is critical to the full supply of recycled content, as it allows more quantities and types of plastic to be recycled, which is more than what can be achieved with current processes. "These technologies and capabilities can help more than 400 global brands that promise to use more recycled plastics in their packaging to achieve their recycling business goals," he said. "Advanced recycling will also allow recycled plastics to be widely used in more demanding applications, such as the currently limited packaging of food, medicine and medical grade products."
Advanced recycling technologies will help achieve the two circular economy goals of the plastics industry: to make U.S. plastic packaging 100% recyclable or recyclable by 2030, and to ensure that 100% of plastic packaging is reused, recycled or recycled by 2040.
"It's time to accelerate the circular economy of plastic packaging," Barka said. "We need Congress to adopt a comprehensive national strategy to capture the value of waste plastics by involving the entire plastic value chain, from plastic manufacturers to brand companies, to all Americans.
"We have proposed a new way of looking at plastic waste, which will lead to a circular economy where plastics are often reused. These policies will divert plastic waste from landfills and the ocean, protect natural resources and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. ."
In addition to introducing recycling content requirements, supporting chemical recycling and producer responsibility legislation, the ACC also calls on Congress to direct the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to integrate the plastic value chain and municipal authorities to develop a national plastic recycling framework , And conducted a study in cooperation with the National Academy of Sciences to compare the impact of raw materials and use its findings to guide future policies.
ACC stated that it supports “the US-designed producer responsibility system for consumer product packaging, which strengthens environmental protection and is committed to funding infrastructure development.” The organization added: “The US-designed producer responsibility system gives priority to Modernization and expansion of access, collection, and consumer education will help provide critical funding for the development of a more circular economy for consumer product packaging. In addition, implement clear national recycling standards, including all economically and environmentally sustainable advanced and machinery The form of recycling will be a key driver of any producer responsibility system. Well-designed plans and clear national standards should provide the right incentives and restraints to prevent landfills, prevent landfills, and encourage partnerships with recycling Recycling consistent with EPA's waste management hierarchy."
ACC stated that such a system will improve the overall recycling system by increasing the collection and modernization of all recyclables; providing funds to help improve recycling and collection by reinvesting all funds collected through consumer packaged goods charges into the system , Classification and promotion; consider and encourage the use of packaging materials with better environmental performance; support innovation in recycling technologies through the private and public sectors to ensure that more used plastics are reused instead of being disposed of as waste; maintain and promote competition A sexual and free market approach to strengthen the manufacturing supply chain, and through appropriate cooperation across the entire plastic value chain, to develop recycling infrastructure and new recycling markets for recycled plastics.
Peterson Real Assets will invest an undisclosed amount in the Crossroads paper mill with recycled content.
A subsidiary of Peterson Partners Inc., headquartered in Salt Lake City, stated that it has made an equity investment in Crossroads Paper, a 100% recycled content packaging board plant planned to be built in Utah, "to meet the growing demand for electronics. Business needs, agricultural and industrial packaging in the western United States."
The participating Peterson Real Assets subsidiary stated that it “invests with a long-term perspective” and “looks for opportunities in the resources and real estate sectors, and invests in the pre-development and commercialization stages of projects that can have a long-term positive impact.” Industry and community. "
Peterson Partners partner Matthew Day said: "Crossroads Paper is a truly environmentally sustainable physical asset project. We believe it will become a key part of the Western recycling, packaging and e-commerce infrastructure. We are passionate about helping great people build Great company. John Sasine and Ron Sasine are not only outstanding entrepreneurs, but also veterans in the industry. We are very happy to support such an excellent team."
John Sasine, CEO of Crossroads Paper, commented: “It is important to find partners who are not only interested in large physical asset projects but also believe in our sustainability mission. Peterson Partners is the ideal partner for our company in the next phase.”
The Crossroads Paper joint venture was announced in 2019. At the time, the company's founder stated that the plant was expected to have a paper machine with an annual capacity of 350,000 to 375,000 tons. Sasines stated that they expect the factory to consume 385,000 tons of recycled fiber each year, including old corrugated boxes (OCC) and mixed paper, of which OCC is expected to account for 70% of the factory's supply.
Peterson Partners said that as of late June, the site selection process is still in progress, and "it is expected that a final decision will be made by the end of the year."
Peterson Partners describes itself as an independent investment management company, managing more than $1 billion in assets. The company said that since it first raised external funds nearly 20 years ago, Peterson has invested in more than 200 companies.
In the transaction, Green Meadow acquired the ownership of a landfill and a pair of transfer stations.
Green Meadow Sustainable Solutions, an environmental services company based in Fayette, Mississippi, announced that it has acquired Riverbend Environmental Services LLC of Mississippi.
Green Meadow stated that the acquisition was completed in November 2020.
Owned by a group of investors led by Bernhard Capital Partners headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Green Meadow owns the assets of Riverbend, including the Riverbend landfill in Jefferson County, Mississippi, and Vicksburg, Mississippi. The transfer station in Ton Rouge. Green Meadow will also maintain existing contractual partnerships with municipalities in the area, including operation of transfer stations and solid waste collection for Brookhaven, Mississippi and surrounding counties.
Green Meadow announced that it is investing heavily in "state-of-the-art" infrastructure upgrades and new equipment to ensure compliance. It also works with environmental and construction partners to improve landfill sites and add more work units.
Green Meadow is led by CEO John Foley, who has more than three years of leadership in department and site management and safety oversight of waste treatment companies in several major markets.
Chief Financial Officer Kyle Aulenbach has more than 18 years of experience in the waste industry and his career spans multiple major service providers, including Republic Services, Progressive Waste (now Waste Connect), and more recently senior Disposal services (now waste management).
Yolanda Foley, Director of Business Development, focuses on the company's strategic growth through regional expansion in existing and new markets, including municipal contracts and acquisitions. She has nearly three years of expertise in organization management and market development, and provides marketing consulting services for garbage transporters in the southeastern United States
"We set high standards for the value we will provide to customers, employees, and communities," John Foley said. "We are problem solvers, working with customers to provide customized solutions and expand our scale and capabilities to meet market needs. Similarly, we have made a deep commitment to environmental sustainability."
"We are building a team that focuses on outstanding customer service, safety, environmental sustainability, and overall operational excellence," said Yolanda Foley. "We have provided them with the tools they need, and we are delighted to have the opportunity to further develop our community and business partnerships."
Ralph Velocci recently served as senior vice president of Waste Pro and the company's board of directors.
Waste experts in Longwood, Florida announced that Ralph Veloch died on July 15 at the age of 72.
Velocci most recently served as senior vice president of Waste Pro and a member of the company's board of directors.
Velocci grew up on Long Island, New York, where he started working as his father's garbage truck. According to the company, he first collaborated with Waste Pro founder John Jennings when USA Waste acquired Waste Management in the 1990s, and then re-established contact with Waste Pro’s Jennings in 2009. Since then, Velocci has led the commercial sales of Waste Pro and oversaw the commercial sales of Waste Pro. The company's landfill and recycling business.
According to a statement from the company, “Velocci has changed the lives of those around him. He is a mentor to many people in the company and the industry, generously providing his time, knowledge and expertise. He is influenced by his family, friends and his With the love and respect of all the Waste Pro family members, we will miss him very much."
"Ralph is an outstanding businessman. He likes the simple things around him and never thinks how lucky he is," Jennings said. "He is the son of an Italian immigrant living the American dream. He has a strong personality and his influence will last for a long time."
Vaughn Ali has nearly 20 years of work experience in this industry.
Connect Work Tools, a division of Exodus Global in Superior, Wisconsin, has added Vaughn Ali to its team as the regional business manager for the Southeast. Ali has nearly 20 years of experience in the industry and most recently served as the Southeast Region Manager of New York-based Moley Magnetics Inc. Lockport.
"As a supplier, I have had the opportunity to work with Exodus Global's team for many years and have witnessed their growth," Vaughn said. "The two things that have always been consistent are their positive energy and reputation that exceeds customer expectations. When there is an opportunity to work with Geordie Stewart and the Connect Work Tools team, I think this is a natural opportunity, just like at home. I I am really grateful for this opportunity. I am very happy to be able to help this department develop and take care of our customers."
Geordie Stewart, Sales Director of Connect Work Tools, added: “In the past few years, I have started to work with Vaughn and enter into joint deals with mutual customers. Vaughn’s reputation for customer service, product knowledge and self-excellence is precisely what Connect Work Tools has. Committed to developing the focus of our business. Everyone who has dealt with Vaughan has a lot to say, and we are very happy to add him to our team in the Southeast."
Established in 2015, Connect Work Tools provides accessories for the construction, demolition, recycling and mining industries, including hydraulic crushers, compactors, rotary grabs and shredders. The business unit also provides reconstruction services and refurbished equipment.