Eastman is also concerned about these issues and is committed to providing sound solutions to these problems through its people, technology, and resources. Eastman continually looks for ways to reduce waste, manufacture and transport its products more safely, protect employees and the community, and communicate with its neighbors. 1 Responsible Care is a registered service mark of the Chemical Manufacturers Association. Recycling Consistent with its sense of product stewardship, Eastman supports plastic recycling. Eastman is recognized as a leader in environmental initiatives, as exemplified by the company's pioneering advocacy of recycling and its innovative technology that returns post-consumer PET plastic back to its original chemistry.
Recycling is a valid waste management strategy for high-volume disposable goods.
Because of the durable, nondisposable nature of cellulosic end products, recycling of Tenite cellulosic plastics is currently not an issue. It is important to recognize that recycling represents only one facet of an integrated plan for combating the solid waste management dilemma. Eastman also supports source reduction, incineration, and municipal composting as valuable technologies in reducing the amount of material destined for landfills. Meets FDA requirements when supplied in FDA color numbers.