In this episode of the Redefining Plastics podcast, host Justin Riney sits down with Laura Stewart, who is the Executive Director of NAPCOR (The National Association for PET Container Resources) to delve into the world of PET recycling. They explore NAPCOR's role in representing the North American PET supply chain, the historical success of PET recycling in the United States, and discuss the challenges and opportunities to increase recycling rates.
Key points include the need for well-designed Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs, consumer education, and industry collaboration to sustain and enhance PET recycling efforts. Laura emphasizes the importance of collective action and advocacy in dispelling myths around plastic recycling and promoting sustainable practices. The conversation underscores the critical role of communication and education in transforming public perception and practices regarding plastics recycling.
You will not want to miss this one.
Laura Stewart
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauralstewart/
NAPCOR Website: https://napcor.com/
Resources: https://napcor.com/resources/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/napcor/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAPCOR/
Positively PET
Website: https://positivelypet.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/positivelypet/
X: https://x.com/positively_pet
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/positively_pet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PositivelyPET/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PositivelyPET
Recycle Bowl 2024 Michigan Athletics Press Release: https://mgoblue.com/sports/2023/8/24/recycle-bowl Michigan.gov
Press Release: https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/mi-environment/2024/11/14/america-recycles-day
Redefining Plastics
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist
It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.