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To build a true circular economy, we need to scale recycling solutions. PET and polyester have a high potential for circularity, yet so much goes to waste. Molecular recycling offers a complementary alternative to mechanical recycling by breaking down waste into its essential components, which can be used to create new plastic products, unlike other methods that convert plastic to fuel. If we can expand molecular recycling, we can give new life to what was formerly waste. See more in a new report: https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd., The Recycling Partnership, Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia Research & Consulting

We did it AGAIN! For the third year in a row, Eastman is thrilled to announce another record-breaking victory for recycling on November 9. Thanks to the incredible support of the Vol Network and University of Tennessee, Knoxville, football fans, we successfully completed the three-peat by defending and breaking our 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 for the world's largest college recycling event. This achievement includes recycling plastic, aluminum, paper products, cardboard, wooden pallets, composting, and food donations—all contributing to a greener, cleaner future. 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀: 2024: 52,538 pounds 2023: 44,950 pounds 2022: 38,452 pounds For a combined 𝟭𝟯𝟱,𝟵𝟰𝟬 𝗽𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱 from landfill. Congratulations to all those who helped this recycling victory happen! Let's keep this momentum going. Are you ready to up your game in the 2025 season?

Americans deserve a PET recycling system that lives up to its promise. 🔹 30% of U.S. plastic packaging and textiles are PET material, like drink bottles and food trays. And yet, despite its high recyclable potential, 90% of it ends up in landfills or incinerated after just one use. 🔹 Our linear PET economy currently releases 120 million tons of greenhouse gases annually, equivalent to eight California wildfires. With PET/polyester consumption growing at 2.3% annually, sustainable solutions are critical and we’re committed to helping expand innovative recycling technologies. Read the report: https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd., Closed Loop Partners, The Recycling Partnership, Eunomia Research & Consulting

Our journey toward a sustainable future is marked by groundbreaking initiatives and ambitious goals. We know that one company can’t solve some of the world's greatest challenges alone. Collaboration with others is key to our progress. Together, we’re not just imagining a sustainable world...we’re creating it! #sustainablebusiness #molecularrecycling #sustainablematerials #innovation https://bit.ly/3ZgQI7Q

We can help solve our plastic waste crisis. A new report from Systemiq Ltd. shows how to achieve a genuinely circular PET economy by 2040. By adding innovative recycling technologies to supplement existing mechanical recycling, the report finds that we can slash projected greenhouse gas emissions from PET packaging by 58% and create close to 50,000 jobs. Eastman Renew Solutions

Sustainability in action: Our commitment to building a better circle! 🌍 We are excited to publish our 2024 Sustainability Report! Key highlights include our molecular recycling facility (one of the world's largest), our programs to mitigate climate, and initiatives that are building stronger communities where we work and live. Read the full report: https://bit.ly/3CC8Tvx #Innovation #MolecularRecycling #Sustainability #SustainableMaterials

At Eastman, we value an inclusive and diverse workforce, and our veterans play an important role in that. They enrich our culture through their leadership, discipline, integrity, strong work ethic and commitment to the success of our company – all skills that we value and need to be successful. Thank you, Eastman veterans, we are proud to have you on the team!

Are you ready to talk trash? Now is the time! Tomorrow is game day and we need all University of Tennessee, Knoxville football fans and the Vol Network to pitch in and put it in the bin to beat our world record once more for a Tennessee Trifecta! Please do your part by depositing all recycling materials in the Eastman bins this Saturday, November 9.

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, set the world record in November of 2022 and again in September of 2023. Now the Vol Network is being asked to beat our world record once more for a Tennessee Trifecta! Please do your part by depositing all recycling material in the Eastman bins this Saturday, November 9, and help us continue to be recycling champs.