WASHINGTON (March 17, 2026) -Today the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a solicitation of comments on advanced recycling technologies under the Clean Air Act. The following statement is attributable to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers:
“America’s Plastic Makers applaud EPA for seeking comment on clarifying that pyrolysis technologies used for advanced recycling are not forms of incineration under the Clean Air Act. These advanced recycling technologies convert used plastic into valuable feedstocks to make new products, rather than combusting the plastic for energy purposes or landfilling it.”
“This is a key step toward improving recycling and spurring innovation in the United States while retaining strong environmental standards. By using heat in no or low-oxygen environments, pyrolysis can convert used plastics that are difficult to recycle back into their molecular building blocks to make new products.
“Today’s solicitation of comment helps address the current state of regulatory uncertainty that has been a headwind to scaling advanced recycling technologies. Expanding and modernizing America’s recycling infrastructure can help strengthen American manufacturing, create jobs and bolster international competitiveness.”
“America’s Plastic Makers look forward to providing comments to the EPA during the rulemaking process.”
