Plastics Industry Association Honors Senator Carper with 2024 Congressional Recycling Champion Award

Washington D.C.— In celebration of Recycling Week and the Congressional Recycling Caucus, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) presented the 2024 Congressional Recycling Champion Award to Senator Tom Carper, a retiring Co-Chair of the Congressional Recycling Caucus.

This award, presented during a Capitol Hill reception, recognizes Senator Carper's longstanding commitment to sustainability and his significant achievements in advancing recycling policy. His leadership has been instrumental in driving progress on recycling initiatives, leaving a lasting impact on Capitol Hill.

“I believe we have a responsibility to leave our planet in better shape than we found it. By promoting recycling in America, we can serve as faithful stewards of our planet and fight climate change, while also investing in American manufacturing and jobs. That’s a win-win,” said Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Senator Tom Carper. “Thank you to the Plastics Industry Association for this recognition.”

“Acknowledging the vital role recycling plays in supporting a circular economy has been a constant theme that Senator Carper has carried throughout his career. Through Senator Carper’s leadership roles, he has always believed that material should be kept in in our economy and out of our environment,” said PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm. “We are proud to present Senator Carper with the 2024 Congressional Recycling Champion Award.”

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Founded in 2006, the Congressional Recycling Caucus aims to educate Senate and House members and staff on the benefits of recycling to the U.S. economy and environment, and supports public policies aimed at increasing recycling across the country.