Meet Adwoa, a chemical engineer using her expertise from Ghana to enhance U.S. recycling efforts, particularly for plastic film. Discover how her collaboration with WM is paving the way for more accessible and effective recycling solutions.
America's Change Makers
The story of plastic is evolving. And it’s being written by our scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, innovators and others – America’s Change MakersSM – who are leading sustainable change for America’s Plastic Makers.
Meet Adwoa, a chemical engineer using her expertise from Ghana to enhance U.S. recycling efforts, particularly for plastic film. Discover how her collaboration with WM is paving the way for more accessible and effective recycling solutions
By linking innovation with sustainability, we’re changing the way plastic is made, used and remade.
We’re finding new ways to make plastic lighter, stronger, more efficient and more recyclable. To keep plastic in our economy and out of our oceans and rivers. And to create the innovative products we all need to build a more sustainable infrastructure for our loved ones today… and for future generations.
We’re leveraging our history of innovation to make sustainable change.
Jennifer, a technology leader at Pregis, is revolutionizing the packaging industry by making it more sustainable. Her innovative work in creating efficient, sustainable packaging solutions ensures products arrive safely while minimizing environmental impact.
Meet Mahesh, a senior research scientist at Dow who is transforming sustainability and waste reduction efforts. His upbringing in India instilled in him a deep appreciation for being resourceful. Today, he channels this value into his work at Dow by creating innovative packaging solutions and advanced recycling technologies that aim to minimize food waste and enhance plastic circularity.
Meet Damon, the senior manager of packaging services at Pregis, who ensures every product arrives safely and undamaged, spreading Christmas joy.
Meet Rashi, Dow's North America Associate Technical Service and Development Director for Films and Sustainability, pioneering the shift towards a circular economy by redesigning packaging for recyclability while also mentoring her team towards personal and professional growth.
America's Plastic Makers are creating new solutions to make today's packaging more recyclable, more sustainable, and more accessible than ever.
Jeanne, Sustainability Lead at BASF, is part of a growing cadre of scientists and other technical experts focused on microplastics and creating a circular economy for plastics.
Julianne, Manager of Industry Affairs at NOVA Chemicals, plays a pivotal role in bringing together experts in the plastics industry to address the challenge of plastic waste and recycling. She acts as a connector, uniting her company with peers, customers, NGOs, and governments to foster innovation and sustainable solutions, aiming to make plastics more recyclable and reusable.
Meet Pam, a dedicated venture executive at ExxonMobil, working to solve complex problems related to greenhouse gas emissions. She focuses on creating lightweight, durable polymers that enhance fuel efficiency in cars and trucks, contributing to a more sustainable future. Pam's commitment extends to advanced recycling efforts, inspiring the next generation, and emphasizing the value of plastics in sustainability solutions.
Meet Kyle, a dedicated advocate for sustainability in the plastics industry, leading the way as senior counsel and director of commercial and sustainability at Berry Global. With his voice and passion, Kyle drives change within his company and shapes public policy, emphasizing that we all have a stake in creating a cleaner, greener future.
Discover how John, as a Value Chain Manager at NOVA Chemicals, is driving the conversion of non-recyclable pouches into 100% polyethylene material, a widely recycled plastic, and collaborating with industry leaders like ALDI to transition previously non-recyclable packages into eco-friendly, recyclable packaging solutions.
Meet John, Trinseo's North American Commercial Director. He's on a mission to enhance sustainability in the auto industry by incorporating recycled and bio-based materials. Collaboration between plastic makers and automakers is forging a sustainable road ahead.
