Packaging Recycling in 2025: Anne Johnson, VP of Global Corporate Sustainability

Anne Johnson, Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability, discusses key trends in packaging recycling, including technological advancements, standardized recycling practices, and the rise of extended producer responsibility (EPR). She stresses the importance of industry collaboration to address challenges such as contamination and gaps in infrastructure, while also emphasizing the crucial role of consumer education in improving recycling outcomes.

"Collaboration across industries is the only way we can overcome the challenges in packaging recycling, especially when it comes to contamination and infrastructure gaps."
– Anne Johnson, VP Global Corporate Sustainability, RRS