The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the U.S. Senate鈥檚 passage of the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act鈥攁n important bipartisan milestone that will strengthen America鈥檚 recycling infrastructure and advance a more circular, resilient manufacturing economy.
PLASTICS commends Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) for her continued leadership and unwavering commitment to practical, solutions-focused recycling policy. Senator Capito鈥檚 work has been central to elevating national recycling priorities, driving innovation, and expanding access to modern recycling systems across the country.
鈥淪enator Capito has once again shown what it looks like to lead on solutions that deliver real results,鈥� said Matt Seaholm, President & CEO of PLASTICS. 鈥淭he STEWARD Act moves recycling forward in a meaningful way鈥攊mproving infrastructure, expanding access, and keeping valuable materials out of the environment and in the economy. Strengthening America鈥檚 recycling capabilities goes hand in hand with strengthening American manufacturing, and the Senator has been instrumental in that work.鈥�
PLASTICS remains committed to partnering with Senator Capito and bipartisan leaders in Congress to support swift enactment of the STEWARD Act and continue building a stronger, more effective recycling system for all Americans.