However, recycling virgin PET into rPET presents several challenges that can affect the final product's quality, processability, and safety. This new technology boasts lower levels of sublimation, does not cause mold deposition, and has a lower risk of exceeding regulatory migration thresholds.

Mechanical Recycling: In contrast to chemical recycling, mechanical recycling does not affect the chemistry or composition of the composite being recycled.

Progress on TRA Plan ­ Use Targets CAS RN Substance Name Quantity Years Description of Target 117­81­7 Bis(2­ ethylhexyl) phthalate No quantity target No timeline target PolyOne does not intend to commit to any specific targets or options at this time. However, PolyOne Corporate staff and scientists continue research and development efforts to find technologically and economically viable substitutions that are consistent with clients and market specifications. 85­44­9 Phthalic anhydride No quantity target No timeline target PolyOne does not intend to commit to any specific targets or options at this time. Progress on TRA Plan ­ Reductions due to additional actions taken CAS RN Substance Name Reductions due to additional actions taken Quantity Does the facility have a documented pollution prevention plan?

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There are three key steps to closing the gap: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems (Source: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/concept) How does Avient support a circular economy? This in turn affects consumer perceptions of product appearance and brand value. Management of the Legal & Regulatory Environment Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations and/or policy proposals that address environmental and social factors affecting the industry RT-CH-530a.1 Avient does not fund political parties or members of government.

There are three key steps to closing the gap: • Design out waste and pollution • Keep products and materials in use • Regenerate natural systems (Source: https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/circular-economy/concept) How does Avient support a circular economy? This in turn affects consumer perceptions of product appearance and brand value. Management of the Legal & Regulatory Environment Discussion of corporate positions related to government regulations and/or policy proposals that address environmental and social factors affecting the industry RT-CH-530a.1 Avient does not fund political parties or members of government.

Product Stewardship uses the ACC prioritization tool and associated risk assessment methodology to identify, document and communicate environmental, health and safety impacts of our products. Five percent or less of our products by total sales revenue are classified as category 1 or 2 health hazards in accordance with the Globally Harmonized system (GHS) for classification. We maintain data related to the environmental, health and safety of our products in our product stewardship database.

However, recycling virgin PET into rPET presents several challenges that can affect the final product's quality, processability, and safety. This new technology boasts lower levels of sublimation, does not cause mold deposition, and has a lower risk of exceeding regulatory migration thresholds.

However, recycling virgin PET into rPET presents several challenges that can affect the final product's quality, processability, and safety. This new technology boasts lower levels of sublimation, does not cause mold deposition, and has a lower risk of exceeding regulatory migration thresholds.