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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?

The current recycling system for plastic waste isn’t keeping pace, but new recycling technologies offer hope. A new report from Systemiq Ltd. highlights how boosting molecular recycling could reduce emissions by 58% and create 50,000 jobs by 2040. This approach can transform PET and polyester waste that mechanical recycling cannot handle, bringing us closer to a circular economy. https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Eastman, The Recycling Partnership, Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia Research & Consulting

PET waste is on track to reach 13 million tons annually by 2040, with emissions from PET production at levels incompatible with national emission targets. By scaling circular approaches, we can: 1. Increase PET packaging recycling rates to 70% (up from 23%) 2. Raise polyester textile recycling to 19% (up from >1%) 3. Create up to 50,000 new jobs and generate $4.9 billion in additional revenue for U.S. recycling industries 4. Reduce projected GHG emissions by 58% Learn more at the full report: https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd., The Recycling Partnership, Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia Research & Consulting

Creating a genuinely circular PET economy requires more than recycling and reducing use. It’s about creating the right environment for scalable, sustainable innovation, such as implementing effective EPRs, increasing recycling targets, and expanding infrastructure to include mechanical and chemical recycling. To make this shift, we need to: 1. Drive demand for post-consumer recycled content 2. Invest in and de-risk circular innovation 3. Incentivize domestic recycling infrastructure Now is the time to prioritize domestic recycling and reduce reliance on imports. Creating an investment-friendly, circular economy will ensure progress toward our shared goals. https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd., The Recycling Partnership, Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia Research & Consulting

Chris Killian, Eastman senior vice president and chief technology officer, will be a featured speaker at the Société de Chimie Industrielle’s Annual Meeting, Luncheon, and Sustainable Plastics Panel, December 4, in New York City. The panel will be discussing 𝙏𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙥𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙙𝙤𝙥𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙤𝙛 𝙎𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙨. Register to attend in person or virtually at: https://lnkd.in/gH8PBmb5

Unlike other advanced recycling methods that turn plastic waste into fuel, molecular recycling breaks down plastics to their building blocks, allowing us to reuse them in new products. Imagine if we could do this for textiles and packaging—it would transform our approach to waste and bring us closer to our shared circular economy goals. A new report outlines how much scaling molecular recycling is a game-changer for circularity, especially for materials like PET and polyester that have untapped potential to be recycled repeatedly. https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd.. The Recycling Partnership, Eunomia Research & Consulting, Closed Loop Partners

Did you know that a significant portion of our plastic waste piles up or is burned after just one use? 90% of PET plastic packaging and textiles go straight to landfills, and our current recycling infrastructure isn’t equipped to handle it all. With PET consumption on the rise, emissions are set to skyrocket if we don’t take action. A new report shows how expanding innovative recycling technologies can boost U.S. recycling capabilities. https://lnkd.in/gz9pyNbR Systemiq Ltd., The Recycling Partnership, Closed Loop Partners, Eunomia Research & Consulting

📢 A new episode of the Circular Plastics Podcast is now live, featuring Inari Seppä, Eastman's leader in circular advocacy. With over three decades of experience at Eastman, Inari joined me to discuss their journey toward sustainability and how circularity is reshaping plastics.   This episode dives into Eastman’s pioneering carbon renewal and polyester renewal technologies—innovations that break down plastic waste at a molecular level, transforming it into valuable resources. Learn about Eastman’s strategic investments and how they’re working towards an ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.   🎧 Tune in here: https://lnkd.in/eCBiW8y3   #CircularEconomy #PlasticsRecycling

A new report from Systemiq Ltd. shows how mechanical recycling, reducing consumption, and expanding innovative recycling technologies unlock a path toward a genuinely circular PET economy. By 2040, we can slash projected greenhouse gas emissions from PET packaging by 58% and create close to 50,000 jobs. The U.S. deserves a recycling system that lives up to its promise and provides a sustainable solution to the plastic waste crisis.

Imagine food packaging that breaks down like food waste and leaves no microplastics floating in our oceans and waterways! A groundbreaking new study shows that Eastman’s very own Aventa™ compostable material rapidly biodegrades in the marine environment; in fact, foamed Aventa™ is the fastest degrading material studied in this environment. Dive into the article to learn how our product can replace foamed polystyrene and revolutionize food service and packaging. I'm proud to lead Eastman’s Innovation team! https://lnkd.in/ee-jwVPe #Eastman #Innovation #Aventa #Sustainability #Materials #Packaging