Ocean Plastics in My Wallet
O.P. recycling helps pay the bills.
Now I carry a reminder that something can be done about this. (Photo: Angela Compagnone)
In a recent blog, I imagined what an energy shot it would be for ocean plastics recycling if it were to become used in major automotive parts. What a pleasant surprise, then, to open an envelope containing my new American Express Corporate Green Card and read the following:
“Your new Green Card is made from 70% reclaimed marine plastic collected from beaches and coastal communities, so this Card is helping keep our oceans clean.”
My old card was colored green, but this one is really Green with a capital “G.” Now, every time I use this card—and the same goes for everyone else in my company (and others) that has one—I’ll be reminded of the urgent need to stop trashing our oceans and of the progress being made globally in advancing plastics recycling.
Bravo Amex!
Related Content
-
Processing Megatrends Drive New Product Developments at NPE2024
It’s all about sustainability and the circular economy, and it will be on display in Orlando across all the major processes. But there will be plenty to see in automation, AI and machine learning as well.
-
Inside the Florida Recycler Taking on NPE’s 100% Scrap Reuse Goal
Hundreds of tons of demonstration products will be created this week. Commercial Plastics Recycling is striving to recycle ALL of it.
-
How to Optimize Color Evaluation of Recycled Plastics
The right color measurement instrument and good working methods will minimize variability in color evaluation of PCR.
