The Alliance to End Plastic Waste, the global non-profit organization, welcomes five new members into its ranks. The new members are Aspen Technology, Enterprise Products, Greiner Packaging, Myers Industries and Tricon Energy.
“I am pleased that corporate commitment to tackle plastic sustainability continues to grow despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The commitment of Aspen Technology, Enterprise Products, Greiner Packaging, Myers Industries, and Tricon Energy at the end of 2020 is a testimony of their determination to stay the course in order to tackle the plastic waste challenge,” says Jacob Duer, president and CEO of the Alliance. “Our five new members join others from across the full plastic value chain, project partners, allies and supporters, and collectively we kick off 2021 with additional commitment, expertise and support to accelerate real progress on-the-ground.”
Aspen Technology (AspenTech) is a global leader in asset optimization software with offerings that help customers better design, operate and maintain their complex manufacturing environments. Enterprise Products Partners L.P., one of the largest publicly traded partnerships, joins the Alliance as the first member from the midstream energy sector.
Greiner Packaging, a European manufacturer of plastic packaging in the food and non-food sectors, joins the Alliance as part of its focus on recovering resources for a circular economy from plastic waste. Myers Industries, Inc., an international manufacturer of polymer products, has set business goals and strategies to increase the amount of re-processed and re-grind resin used in the manufacturing of plastic products. Also joining the Alliance is a global leader of polymer distribution, Tricon Energy.
For more information, visit: www.endplasticwaste.org
