SEATTLE (Waste Advantage): With nearly 60% of North American plastic production that isn’t exported going into durable goods, finding end-of-life solutions that conserve these materials will be essential for achieving a circular economy, where used plastics are remade into new plastics instead of discarded. To help inform policymakers, business leaders, and the public on ways to advance more sustainable and circular solutions at the end-of-life for durable goods, the American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Plastics Division has released an industry roadmap. The roadmap details policies and business approaches that can accelerate development of the circular economy for durable goods in five key market sectors – automotive, building and construction, electronics, infrastructure, and medical.
The roadmap’s recommendations were informed by more than 100 participants convened from industry, government and academia. “More than ever, consumers, brands, and industrial sectors are demanding more circular and sustainable business operations,” said Gina Oliver, senior director, durable markets at ACC. “This roadmap offers responsible guidance for creating the conditions to accelerate more sustainable and circular approaches that capture the value of durable goods at end-of-life. This can reduce costs for businesses and help conserve natural resources and our environment.”
While the full report details specific actions for each sector, several overarching themes include:
ACC will continue to engage policymakers and the durable plastics value chain to advance the circsssssularity of durable goods in line with the industry roadmap. They encourage these and other stakeholders to contact them to explore how they can work together toward more circular and sustainable plastics in durable products.
Courtesy: www.wasteadvantage.com
Copper Scrap View All | |
Alternator | 0.40 (0) |
#1 Copper Bare Bright | 4.27 (0.03) |
Aluminum Scrap View All | |
356 Aluminum Wheels (Clean) | 0.80 (0) |
6061 Extrusions | 0.70 (0) |
Steel Scrap View All | |
#1 Bundle | 370.00 (0) |
#1 Busheling | 390.00 (0) |
Electronics Scrap View All |