New Recycling is Real Video Showcases 'Recycling Across America'

Washington D.C. — The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has unveiled a new video as part of the Recycling is Real advocacy campaign titled, “Recycling Across America.” This latest installment showcases recycling efforts happening nationwide, featuring companies that have participated in the campaign in 13 states.

Since its launch in September 2023, the Recycling is Real campaign has produced 15 videos, with nine released in 2024. The series spotlights both mechanical and advanced recycling facilities across the United States, highlighting the vital role of employees in the recycling industry. Featured locations include Atlanta, GA; Madison, WI; North Vernon, IN; Baton Rouge, LA; Portland, PA; Eagle Rock, VA; Rialto, CA; Wytheville, VA; Piqua, OH; Reidsville, NC; Tampa, FL; Kingsport, TN; and Farmingdale, NY.

“Recycling is real, and the ‘Recycling Across America’ video shows that recycling is happening every day throughout the country,” said PLASTICS President and CEO Matt Seaholm. “For over a year now, the Recycling is Real campaign has been shining a spotlight on the people and companies making recycling a reality. We’re committed to continuing this work into the new year, showing both the public and policymakers that recycling is not only real but feasible, economical, and essential for a circular economy.”

The Recycling is Real campaign provides content to help elected officials and policymakers understand that recycling is a vital link of the sustainability and circularity chain, enabling them to make more well-informed decisions about recycling resources for their constituents.

The Recycling is Real campaign was also created to combat false narratives suggesting recycling is not actually happening or claiming that recycling is a “myth.” Recycling has come under attack from those who wish to reduce or eliminate the production of plastic altogether. Recycling is Real shows how recycling happens, where it happens, and introduces the people who make it happen.

 The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $519 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.