P&G to use Eastman Renew material in some products

Eastman and Procter & Gamble announced that they are working together to develop solutions aimed at promoting a circular economy
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According to a statement issued by Eastman, P&G will use Eastman’s Renew line of materials through molecular recycling in many of its products and packaging
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The companies will also collaborate on advocacy campaigns aimed at reducing reliance on virgin plastic and addressing the infrastructure needed to increase plastic recycling rates
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“Removing plastic waste from our environment is a complex global challenge that requires a comprehensive, collaborative approach across the plastic life cycle
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P&G is taking action to address the collection, processing, regeneration and reuse of materials
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This That's why we chose Eastman's molecular recycling technologies, which can convert previous waste into useful products
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Eastman recycled materials are sourced from discarded plastics that end up in landfills without the option of molecular recycling
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The technology developed by Eastman complements traditional mechanical recycling, expanding the types and quantities of plastics that can be recycled
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The two companies will work to expand the collection of hard-to-recycle plastics, further diverting waste away from landfills
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These expanded recycling streams will be used to create new materials through Eastman's molecular recycling technology
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Scott Ballard, president of Eastman Plastics, said: "By working together, we can create value from waste and show the world what's possible through innovation
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The value created will help drive significant changes in our recycling infrastructure, which is necessary to address the plastic waste crisis
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Eastman's Renew material is now available worldwide on a large scale
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The company is building one of the world's largest plastic-to-plastic recycling facilities in Kingsport, Tennessee, with completion expected in 2022
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The molecular recycling facility will consume more than 200 million pounds of waste plastic that goes to landfill each year to make Eastman Renew materials
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