Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced its list of 2025 Cleanup Champions. Led by the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group, the Cleanup Champions Initiative encourages PLASTICS’ member companies to use the Guide to Planning a Litter Cleanup to carry out a cleanup in their community in 2025. Each of these companies is dedicated to making a difference in their communities by working to eliminate all material waste from the environment.
“PLASTICS and the entire plastics industry are committed to recycling, preventing waste from entering our environment, and making a positive impact in our communities,” said Heather Neilan, PLASTICS’ Sustainability and Materials Senior Manager. “Our 2025 Cleanup Champions exemplify this dedication by giving back to their communities and contributing to environmental stewardship. We’re excited to see the meaningful work these companies accomplish this year and the collective impact we can make together to address environmental challenges.”
The 2025 Cleanup Champions are as follows:
If your company is interested in becoming a Cleanup Champion, please email Heather Neilan at sustainability@plasticsindustry.org.
The Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group was created in April of 2022 to foster collaboration among PLASTICS member companies and external organizations to provide an outlet for the industry to give back and positively impact the environment and communities the plastics industry serves.
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) 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.
