Eastman and Tri-Cities Airport Partnering To Collect Plastic Waste
Eastman and Tri-Cities Airport have announced a partnership to collect plastic waste at the airport. Strategically placed recycling receptacles will gather plastic bottles and food containers, which will be processed at Eastman's new mixed plastics processing facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. This facility is part of the largest material-to-material recycling plant in the world.
The initiative aims to combat the plastic waste crisis and promote sustainability in the region. Brad Lich, Eastman's executive vice president, emphasized the importance of local partnerships in fostering sustainability. Gene Cossey, CEO of Tri-Cities Airport Authority, expressed excitement about contributing to innovative recycling solutions developed in the area.
Eastman e l'Aeroporto Tri-Cities hanno annunciato una partnership per raccogliere rifiuti di plastica presso l'aeroporto. Sono stati posizionati strategicamente dei contenitori per il riciclaggio per raccogliere bottiglie di plastica e contenitori per alimenti, che saranno trattati nella nuova struttura di lavorazione della plastica mista di Eastman a Kingsport, Tennessee. Questa struttura fa parte del più grande impianto di riciclaggio da materiale a materiale al mondo.
L'iniziativa mira a combattere la crisi dei rifiuti di plastica e a promuovere la sostenibilità nella regione. Brad Lich, vicepresidente esecutivo di Eastman, ha sottolineato l'importanza delle partnership locali per favorire la sostenibilità. Gene Cossey, CEO dell'Autorità dell'Aeroporto Tri-Cities, ha espresso entusiasmo per il contributo a soluzioni innovative di riciclaggio sviluppate nella zona.
Eastman y el Aeropuerto Tri-Cities han anunciado una asociación para recoger residuos plásticos en el aeropuerto. Se han colocado estratégicamente receptáculos de reciclaje para recolectar botellas de plástico y envases de alimentos, que serán procesados en la nueva instalación de procesamiento de plásticos mixtos de Eastman en Kingsport, Tennessee. Esta instalación es parte de la planta de reciclaje de material a material más grande del mundo.
La iniciativa tiene como objetivo combatir la crisis de residuos plásticos y promover la sostenibilidad en la región. Brad Lich, vicepresidente ejecutivo de Eastman, enfatizó la importancia de las asociaciones locales para fomentar la sostenibilidad. Gene Cossey, CEO de la Autoridad del Aeropuerto Tri-Cities, expresó su entusiasmo por contribuir a soluciones innovadoras de reciclaje desarrolladas en la zona.
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Eastman et l'Aéroport Tri-Cities ont annoncé un partenariat pour collecter des déchets plastiques dans l'aéroport. Des réceptacles de recyclage stratégiquement placés vont recueillir des bouteilles en plastique et des contenants alimentaires, qui seront traités dans la nouvelle installation de traitement de plastiques mixtes d'Eastman à Kingsport, dans le Tennessee. Cette installation fait partie de la plus grande usine de recyclage de matériau à matériau au monde.
L'initiative vise à lutter contre la crise des déchets plastiques et à promouvoir la durabilité dans la région. Brad Lich, vice-président exécutif d'Eastman, a souligné l'importance des partenariats locaux pour favoriser la durabilité. Gene Cossey, PDG de l'Autorité de l'Aéroport Tri-Cities, a exprimé son enthousiasme à contribuer à des solutions de recyclage innovantes développées dans la région.
Eastman und der Tri-Cities Flughafen haben eine Partnerschaft angekündigt, um Kunststoffabfälle am Flughafen zu sammeln. Strategisch platzierte Recyclingbehälter werden Plastikflaschen und Lebensmittelbehälter sammeln, die in Eastmans neuer Verarbeitungsanlage für gemischte Kunststoffe in Kingsport, Tennessee, bearbeitet werden. Diese Anlage ist Teil der größten Material-zu-Material-Recyclinganlage der Welt.
Die Initiative zielt darauf ab, die Krise der Kunststoffabfälle zu bekämpfen und die Nachhaltigkeit in der Region zu fördern. Brad Lich, Executive Vice President von Eastman, betonte die Bedeutung lokaler Partnerschaften zur Förderung der Nachhaltigkeit. Gene Cossey, CEO der Tri-Cities Flughafenbehörde, äußerte sich begeistert darüber, zu innovativen Recyclinglösungen beizutragen, die in der Region entwickelt wurden.
- Partnership with Tri-Cities Airport expands Eastman's plastic waste collection network
- Utilization of Eastman's new mixed plastics processing facility in Kingsport, TN
- Demonstrates Eastman's commitment to sustainability and circular economy initiatives
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KINGSPORT, TN / ACCESSWIRE / July 23, 2024 / Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Tri-Cities Airport, a regional airport serving the Tri-Cities, Tennessee, area, announced they are working together to collect plastic waste. These partners have strategically placed plastic recycling receptacles throughout the airport for the convenient collection of plastic bottles and food containers, promoting responsible recycling practices. The collected plastic will be sorted and processed by Eastman's new mixed plastics processing facility, a part of the molecular recycling plant which is the largest material-to-material recycling facility in the world now operational at its Kingsport, Tennessee, manufacturing site.
"Eastman is happy to announce another local partnership to help us as we all work to fight the plastic waste crisis," said Brad Lich, Eastman executive vice president and chief commercial officer. "This partnership demonstrates our shared vision for a more sustainable future, where plastic waste is seen as a valuable resource that can be transformed into new products. It's another proof point of how local businesses can come together to foster sustainability to help keep our region beautiful."
The partnership is one of the many initiatives Eastman is undertaking to support the circular economy and the sustainability of its operations in the region.
"At Tri-Cities Airport, we are dedicated to sustainability and are excited to partner with Eastman in this important recycling initiative," said Gene Cossey, president and CEO of the Tri-Cities Airport Authority. "By providing convenient recycling options for our passengers, we are promoting responsible practices within our community and contributing to the innovative solutions developed here in our region."
About Eastman
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company's innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately
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