(VIDEO) PLASTICS celebrates a year of defending plastic recycling through Recycling is Real campaign
The video celebrates the first anniversary of the Recycling is Real advocacy campaign highlighting plastic recycling and the circular economy in America
To celebrate the campaign's one-year milestone of promoting and defending plastic recycling in America, The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has unveiled a new video as part of the Recycling is Real advocacy campaign. The new video highlights the efforts taking place at Commercial Plastics Recycling (CPR) Inc. in Tampa, Florida.
The Recycling is Real campaign was also created in an effort to put an end to false narratives suggesting recycling is not actually happening or claiming that recycling is a "myth." Recycling has come under attack from those who wish to reduce or eliminate the production of plastic altogether. Recycling is Real shows how recycling happens, where it happens, and introduces the people who make it happen.
Showcasing real people involved in the plastics recycling industry
PLASTICS' Recycling is Real campaign is highlighting mechanical and advanced recycling facilities throughout the United States. Employees in each video represent the recycling industry and the work that they do, and are featured at locations including Atlanta, GA; Madison, WI; North Vernon, IN; Baton Rouge, LA; Portland, PA; Eagle Rock, VA; Rialto, CA; Wytheville, VA; Piqua, OH; Reidsville, NC; and Farmingdale, NY.
"Plastic recycling is very real, and Commercial Plastics Recycling (CPR) Inc. does it every day in Tampa, Florida," said PLASTICS' President and CEO Matt Seaholm. "For the past year now, the Recycling is Real campaign has been highlighting the dedicated people of our industry across America who work to recycle valuable materials. We are committed to continuing to show the public and lawmakers that recycling is undeniable, and a feasible and economical way to achieve a more circular economy."
Plastics recycling is important for the circular economy
The Recycling is Real campaign provides content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recycling is a vital link of the sustainability and circularity chain, enabling them to make more well-informed decisions about recycling resources for their constituents.
