America's Change Makers

The story of plastic is evolving. And it’s being written by our scientists, engineers, designers, technicians, innovators and others – America’s Change MakersSM – who are leading sustainable change for America’s Plastic Makers.

Meet America’s Change Makers

Community Partnership and Sustainability: Armando’s Story

Discover how Armando, a dedicated leader in plastic manufacturing, partners with his Louisiana community to drive sustainability and economic growth. From managing large-scale operations to inspiring the next generation, Armando's commitment to community partnership highlights the vital role of modern materials in our daily lives.

Meet Diane: The Preservationist

Meet Diane, the sustainability director for consumer packaging in North America at Berry Global. Diane is making sustainable change happen for various products, from drink cups to chocolate packaging, all while ensuring they remain recyclable and contribute to shrinking their environmental footprint.

Meet Jeff: The Visionary

Jeff, the Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Nexus Circular has developed improved technology to convert hard-to-recycle plastic back into its raw materials to be made into new products.

Meet Anna: The Strategist

Meet Anna, circular economy market manager for NOVA Chemicals. Anna is focused on making sure that more of the plastics her company makes can be recycled. She calls it “design for recyclability.” And it's key to creating a circular economy.

Meet Ron: The Motivator

Ron, the Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs at SEE, inspires and motivates the younger generation to embrace purpose and passion in their efforts to safeguard our food, products, lives, and the planet.

Meet Staci: The Ground Breaker

Staci, head of marketing for the consumer business, BASF Performance Materials North America, is leading the charge in developing sustainable solutions for products we all use in our everyday lives.

Meet Eric: The Entrepreneur

Eric, co-founder of Nexus Circular, is using advanced technology to revolutionize recycling. His approach reduces the need for new manufacturing and natural resources, helping to address the plastic waste problem and advance the circular economy.

Meet Timi: The Chemist

Timi, a chemical engineer and sustainability manager at Sealed Air, is working to improve the sustainability benefits of flexible plastic packaging by using innovative "advanced recycling" technologies.

Meet Mark: The Designer

Mark has always had a passion for tinkering and dreaming big. His role at Covestro involves helping tech companies design their products more efficiently, effectively and sustainably.

Meet Monika: The Scientist

Monika is an e-commerce market manager at NOVA Chemicals who helps big brands improve their sustainability by creating recyclable and sustainable packaging.

Meet Jake: The 3D Printer

Jake is breaking the mold for manufacturing by using 3D printing to make products… sometimes using materials that otherwise were destined for the landfill.