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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2024 · 13 MIN

Sustainably Speaking: Unpacking U.S. Recycling | America’s Plastic Makers®

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Are you curious about the recycling industry? Have you ever wondered how you can get involved? In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, Keefe Harrison, CEO of The Recycling Partnership, shares advice for anyone who feels inspired to have a positive impact on the planet. Keefe also brings new data to the table as we learn about the current state of recycling in the U.S. and how you should really recycle plastic.Keefe’s career trajectory reads like a true love story. After all, it was a boy who eventually led her to pursue a career in the recycling industry. As you’ll find out, the work she’s doing today at the non-profit she founded 10 years ago is just as fascinating as her origin story. The Recycling Partnership mobilizes people, data, and solutions across the value chain to advance a circular economy.The recycling landscape is complex, and Keefe stresses the importance of collaboration, public education and engagement when it comes to identifying solutions to create a more sustainable, circular economy. Join us on Sustainably Speaking as we learn about Keefe’s journey and how together, we can create a more circular future. We’ll also dive into some myths about recycling. How much do you know about plastic recycling? Come find out.

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It all started with a boy. When Keefe Harrison took a job at her college’s recycling office, little did she know that the trajectory of her entire life had changed. Fast-forward to today, Keefe is the CEO of The Recycling Partnership, a non-profit she started 10 years ago to bring people together to increase recycling in the U.S.

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