U.S. Plastics Pact
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Hampshire, United States2-10 Employees
The U.S. Plastics Pact is a nonprofit organization based in Walpole, New Hampshire, aiming to advance a circular economy for plastics. It brings together businesses, government entities, NGOs, researchers, and other stakeholders to pursue practical, system-level actions aligned with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Initiative, focusing on eliminating unnecessary plastics and ensuring the remainder are reusable, recyclable, or compostable. The organization works to keep plastic items circulating within the economy and out of the environment by coordinating efforts across design, collection, and end-markets, and by developing frameworks and initiatives that align diverse actors toward shared objectives. Its activities are positioned within the broader plastics and packaging sector, addressing collaboration and governance needs to move toward more sustainable plastic systems. Recent developments include leadership changes and the launch of initiatives and resources intended to advance film and flexible packaging circularity, along with recognition for its collaborative impact on sustainability and systems change.