PLASTICS releases latest Recycling is Real campaign video featuring companies across 13 states
Recycling Across America showcases recycling efforts happening nationwide
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has unveiled its latest video as part of the Recycling is Real advocacy campaign titled, "Recycling Across America." This latest installment showcases recycling efforts happening nationwide, featuring companies that have participated in the campaign in 13 states.
"Recycling is real, and the ‘Recycling Across America' video shows that recycling is happening every day throughout the country," says PLASTICS president and CEO Matt Seaholm. "For over a year now, the Recycling is Real campaign has been shining a spotlight on the people and companies making recycling a reality. We're committed to continuing this work into the new year, showing both the public and policymakers that recycling is not only real but feasible, economical, and essential for a circular economy."
A spotlight on the people and companies making recycling happen
Since its launch in September 2023, the Recycling is Real campaign has produced 15 videos, with nine released in 2024. The series spotlights both mechanical and advanced recycling facilities across the United States, highlighting the vital role of employees in the recycling industry. Featured locations include Atlanta, GA; Madison, WI; North Vernon, IN; Baton Rouge, LA; Portland, PA; Eagle Rock, VA; Rialto, CA; Wytheville, VA; Piqua, OH; Reidsville, NC; Tampa, FL; Kingsport, TN; and Farmingdale, NY.
The Recycling is Real campaign provides content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recycling is a vital link in the sustainability and circularity chain, enabling them to make more well-informed decisions about recycling resources for their constituents.
The Recycling is Real campaign was also created to combat 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.
