National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition’s Post

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members with representation from various stages of the packaging value chain. Starting strong in 2024, our near-term success criteria for our members include: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members, who represent various stages of the packaging value chain. We have had a strong start to 2024 with our near-term success criteria for our members, including: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #MN #extendedproducerresponsibility

The NLCRC’s vision is to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for the petroleum packaging industry to drive circularity. This is achievable due to the collaboration of our members with representation from various stages of the packaging value chain. Starting strong in 2024, our near-term success criteria for our members include: - An understanding of how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain and the members are collectively aligned on participation and other activities in this space. - Collaborating on projects that optimize value chain capabilities to accommodate the recovery and recycling of packaging for petroleum and related products utilized in transportation and industrial applications. - Clearly defining the technical requirements and quantification of the financial aspects to achieve circularity with relevant packaging materials. You are invited to learn more about our efforts to contribute to a circular economy for the petroleum packaging industry https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

Are you familiar with The Challenges of Petroleum-Based and Related Products? - The Petroleum Packaging Industry is unique from most other industries due to the complications caused by residual products (petroleum or related liquids) left in the packaging after use. - Disposal is predominantly “landfill only” across the US, and due to the absence of a dedicated collection and recycling system to separate it from other waste streams, it results in a “negative value” of the packaging materials at the end of life (use). - Because the petroleum packaging industry (including automotive, transportation, and other industrial applications) only constitutes a small fraction of all packaging waste across the US, there are minimal opportunities to benefit from broad, multi-industry investments and/or community-based solutions. - Key stakeholders in the petroleum-based and related products supply chain must be part of the solution to address the problem or run the risk of being perceived as contributing to it. - Taking action to develop solutions addressing petroleum-based and related products and materials is becoming necessary for companies to avoid public scrutiny and maintain reputational value, which can be critical to maintaining shareholder confidence and customers’ expectations for more sustainable products. Addressing a complex challenge such as this requires Collective Action. Cost-effective solutions require collaboration with multiple stakeholders (including competitors) upstream and downstream of the petroleum and related products value chain. Learn more about the NLCRC and how we are accelerating the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for our Industry that drive circularity. https://bit.ly/3NG9qPQ #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

Calling all Brand Owners, packaging manufacturers, retailers, resin producers, recyclers, and waste haulers. This is a must-see for those seeking solutions for the recovery and recycling of petroleum-based packaging. NLCRC members understand how packaging-related legislative activities impact the petroleum and related products value chain, and we are collectively aligned on participation and advocacy activities in this space. Leveraging knowledge, expertise, and experience from across the value chain, we are working collaboratively on building circular solutions to an industry-wide business challenge, one that is common to all stakeholders. Learn more https://bit.ly/3uZVub0 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

Shell Chemical and other companies are abandoning chemical recycling …. but not because recycling is not technically or eventually financially feasible ….. rather, the same factors that make all recycling challenging in today’s world are about “lack of public and consumer support and participation” ….. not enough feedstock (lack of consumer participation and public financial support) and profitability issues (lack of recognition that not supporting private recycling initiatives today with public funding will cost society much MORE in the future!)

Are you familiar with The Challenges of Petroleum-Based and Related Products? - The Petroleum Packaging Industry is unique from most other industries due to the complications caused by residual products (petroleum or related liquids) left in the packaging after use. - Disposal is predominantly “landfill only” across the US, and due to the absence of a dedicated collection and recycling system to separate it from other waste streams, it results in a “negative value” of the packaging materials at the end of life (use). - Because the petroleum packaging industry (including automotive, transportation, and other industrial applications) only constitutes a small fraction of all packaging waste across the US, there are minimal opportunities to benefit from broad, multi-industry investments and/or community-based solutions. - Key stakeholders in the petroleum-based and related products supply chain must be part of the solution to address the problem or run the risk of being perceived as contributing to it. - Taking action to develop solutions addressing petroleum-based and related products and materials is becoming necessary for companies to avoid public scrutiny and maintain reputational value, which can be critical to maintaining shareholder confidence and customers’ expectations for more sustainable products. Addressing a complex challenge such as this requires Collective Action. Cost-effective solutions require collaboration with multiple stakeholders (including competitors) upstream and downstream of the petroleum and related products value chain. Learn more about the NLCRC and how we are accelerating the achievement of packaging recycling solutions for our Industry that drive circularity. https://bit.ly/3NG9qPQ #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

Collaborative efforts are crucial in tackling the challenges in the petroleum packaging industry. NLCRC members believe that working together is the key to developing effective solutions for recycling petroleum-based and related products. Taking action is not only necessary to meet public and regulatory expectations but also vital for maintaining reputational value, shareholder confidence, and customer trust in more sustainable products. We're bringing brands and value chain participants together in an equal partnership to accelerate the achievement of packaging recycling solutions that drive circularity. Join us in our mission to create a sustainable future and drive systemic change in the petroleum packaging industry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3NG9qPQ #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #recycling #EPR #packaging #sustainability

Test your EPR knowledge! Do you know what is driving Extended Producer Responsibility? A. Municipal recycling programs B. Increased recycling adoption C. Forced change in packaging D. Removal of chemicals and plastics E. Other drivers F. All of the above Bonus question: How are retailers, brand owners, packaging companies, and private labelers in the petroleum supply chain preparing to address EPR legislation? The answer to question #1 is, All of the above. Gain insights into the bonus question and how the NLCRC can help: https://bit.ly/3xH82C7 #petroleumpackaging #circulareconomy #packaging #recycling #EPR #sustainability #petroleum #packagingEPR #eprlegislation #EPRlaws #CA #CO #OR #WA #Maine #extendedproducerresponsibility

Where do you see MRFs fit into the future of chemical recycling? Chemical recycling companies are looking for large volumes of of hard-to-recycle plastics to feed operations as they scale. Some already have deals with MRF operators, while others are in the process of establishing new connections. Some see chemical recycling as a growing market opportunity, while others are skeptical as several chemical recycling facilities have already stalled or closed down. https://lnkd.in/eiUgSw4h