DRIVING SUSTAINABILITY SOLUTIONS FOR PLASTICS PACKAGING
The mission of the Foundation for Plastic Recycling is to drive sustainability solutions for plastics packaging in order to support the Circular Economy. Through education, research and collaboration, the Foundation seeks to enhance the value of plastic recycling as well as expand plastic recycling efforts at the state and national level. Established by the Association of Plastic Recyclers, the Foundation for Plastic Recycling is unique for its commitment to enhancing and expanding plastics recycling efforts in order to garner economic and environmental benefits.
The Foundation’s activities encompass four fundamental objectives:
- EDUCATE key audiences on the benefits of plastic recycling.
- PROMOTE plastic recycling initiatives.
- SUPPORT research and development of technological innovations and solutions to enhance plastic recycling.
- EXPAND the recyclability of plastics and increase end market demand for recycled resins through training and other programs.The Foundation’s initial areas of focus will address:
- Investing in research and programs to extend technology innovations to advance plastics recycling.
- Delivering global solutions in the harmonization of design for recycling standards and testing protocols.
- Increasing the supply, enhancing the quality and expanding the demand for recycled plastics.
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Make a financial investment to help support our efforts. The Foundation for Plastic Recycling (FPR) is exempt from federal income taxation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to FPR are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law. Investments can be sent to:
Foundation for Plastic Recycling
1109 N. Quantico Street
Arlington, VA 22205
The Foundation for Plastic Recycling Board of Directors
Steve Alexander, Chair
Association of Plastic Recyclers
Tom Emmerich, Treasurer
Schupan Recycling
Stephanie Baker
KW Plastics
June Kress
June Kress Consulting
Emily Matthews
Dart Foundation
Denys Resnick
Resnick Consulting
Ed Socci
PepsiCo
John Cataurano
Nestle Waters N.A.
Lynn Dyer
Pactiv Corporation
Cherish Miller
Revolution Plastics
Susan Robinson
Waste Management
Kara Pochiro (non-voting)
Association of Plastic Recyclers
Lisa Lopinsky (Non-voting)
Foundation for Plastic Recycling