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Life Cycle Impacts of Plastic Packaging Compared to Substitutes in the United States and Canada 

This work is an expansion and update of an energy and greenhouse gas analysis conducted in 2014 for The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and the Canadian Plastics Industry Association (CPIA) under the direction of Mike Levy for ACC, Cathy Cirko and Fred Edgecombe for CPIA, and Ashley Carlson of Ashley Carlson Consulting. Emily Tipaldo of ACC provided leadership for the expanded version of the analysis. We gratefully acknowledge their assistance in the development of this report.

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The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.