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 Jennifer: The Performer

Meet Jennifer, a technology leader at Pregis, is revolutionizing the packaging industry by making it more sustainable. Her innovative work in creating efficient, sustainable packaging solutions ensures products arrive safely while minimizing environmental impact.

Change Maker Jennifer Pregis

Meet Mahesh: The Preservationist

Meet Damon: The Protector

Meet Rashi: The Solver

By linking innovation with sustainability, we’re changing the way plastic is made, used and remade. 

We’re finding new ways to make plastic lighter, stronger, more efficient and more recyclable. To keep plastic in our economy and out of our oceans and rivers. And to create the innovative products we all need to build a more sustainable infrastructure for our loved ones today… and for future generations.

We’re leveraging our history of innovation to make sustainable change. 

Here are the stories of America’s Change Makers
Change Maker Jennifer Pregis

Making Efficient Packaging More Efficient and Sustainable

Jennifer, a technology leader at Pregis, is revolutionizing the packaging industry by making it more sustainable. Her innovative work in creating efficient, sustainable packaging solutions ensures products arrive safely while minimizing environmental impact.
Mahesh America's Change Maker

Preventing Food Waste with Plastic Packaging

Meet Mahesh, a senior research scientist at Dow who is transforming sustainability and waste reduction efforts. His upbringing in India instilled in him a deep appreciation for being resourceful. Today, he channels this value into his work at Dow by creating innovative packaging solutions and advanced recycling technologies that aim to minimize food waste and enhance plastic circularity.
Rashi from DOW, America's Change Maker

Meet Rashi: The Solver

Meet Rashi, Dow's North America Associate Technical Service and Development Director for Films and Sustainability, pioneering the shift towards a circular economy by redesigning packaging for recyclability while also mentoring her team towards personal and professional growth.
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Designed to Be Recycled

America's Plastic Makers are creating new solutions to make today's packaging more recyclable, more sustainable, and more accessible than ever.
Jeanne BASF

Meet Jeanne: The Sculptor

Jeanne, Sustainability Lead at BASF, is part of a growing cadre of scientists and other technical experts focused on microplastics and creating a circular economy for plastics.
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Meet Julianne: The Team Builder

Julianne, Manager of Industry Affairs at NOVA Chemicals, plays a pivotal role in bringing together experts in the plastics industry to address the challenge of plastic waste and recycling. She acts as a connector, uniting her company with peers, customers, NGOs, and governments to foster innovation and sustainable solutions, aiming to make plastics more recyclable and reusable.
Pam from ExxonMobil.

Meet Pam: The Role Model

Meet Pam, a dedicated venture executive at ExxonMobil, working to solve complex problems related to greenhouse gas emissions. She focuses on creating lightweight, durable polymers that enhance fuel efficiency in cars and trucks, contributing to a more sustainable future. Pam's commitment extends to advanced recycling efforts, inspiring the next generation, and emphasizing the value of plastics in sustainability solutions.
Kyle-America's Change Maker

Meet Kyle: The Voice

Meet Kyle, a dedicated advocate for sustainability in the plastics industry, leading the way as senior counsel and director of commercial and sustainability at Berry Global. With his voice and passion, Kyle drives change within his company and shapes public policy, emphasizing that we all have a stake in creating a cleaner, greener future.
John A value chain manager at NOVA Chemicals

Meet John: The Collaborator

Discover how John, as a Value Chain Manager at NOVA Chemicals, is driving the conversion of non-recyclable pouches into 100% polyethylene material, a widely recycled plastic, and collaborating with industry leaders like ALDI to transition previously non-recyclable packages into eco-friendly, recyclable packaging solutions.
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Meet John: The Mobilizer

Meet John, Trinseo's North American Commercial Director. He's on a mission to enhance sustainability in the auto industry by incorporating recycled and bio-based materials. Collaboration between plastic makers and automakers is forging a sustainable road ahead.
Diane America's Change Maker

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.