Chemical and Materials Research

Plastic waste directly and indirectly affects living organisms throughout the ecosystem, including an increasingly high impact on marine life at a macro and micro scale. According to United Nations, almost 80% of marine debris is plastic. Policy enforcement remains weak, global manufacture of plastics continues to increase, and the quantity of plastic debris in the oceans, as well as on land, is likely to increase. How we’ll do it Reduce plastic waste in our operations and supply chain Work to expand waste management systems and infrastructure, and support policy that increases the use of recycled plastics Advance mechanical and molecular recycling to meet customers’ and brand owners’ environmental and circular goals Click Here to Download Copy of Challenges 2027 Goals Produce and market 2 million metric tons of recycled and renewable-based polymers annually Help demonstrate successful plastic waste management in multiple cities and divert millions of tons of plastic waste through All...