ACC issues principles to support growth of biobased plastics innovation in U.S.

In Washington D.C., The American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division (ACC) released a set of principles and definitions to promote policies that support responsible growth of commercially available and viable biobased plastic production and bolster solutions that can help U.S. companies reach their sustainability goals more rapidly.

“Moving to more recycled and renewable materials for plastic production is gaining traction among product manufacturers, brands and retailers, and with policymakers on Capitol Hill,” said Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers. “Our principles help demonstrate plastic makers’ support for biobased production and use of renewable resources.” 

America’s plastic kakers have set an ambitious goal for 100% of U.S plastic packaging to be reused, recycled or recovered by 2040, and support creation of federal policy for 30% of all U.S. plastic packaging to be made from recycled plastic by 2030, ACC said.

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