Dart Container has sponsored the recent community cleanup at Eagle Nest Park, organized by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and Keep Orlando Beautiful during PLASTICSâ National Plastics Conference. The event brought together 40 volunteers, who collected more than 150 pounds of waste, including recyclable materials, helping keep Orlandoâs parks and waterways clean.
The event was a collaboration through the Community Impact Task Group of PLASTICSâ Future Leaders in Plastics Committee (FLiP)âa professional development initiative for plastics industry professionals under the age of 40. The task groupâs mission is to foster collaboration, provide an outlet to give back, and positively impact the environment and communities in which the plastics industry serves.
âDart is committed to reducing litter and advancing a circular economy for plastics, which is why we were proud to sponsor this cleanup that kept more than 150 pounds of waste out of Orlandoâs parks and waterways,â said Libby Rice, Sustainability Program Manager at Dart. âPartnerships like this demonstrate how industry can step up and make a tangible impact in local communities. From community cleanups to large-scale sustainability initiatives, Dart continues to invest in projects that protect neighborhoods, waterways, and shared spacesâhelping ensure a cleaner, healthier environment for future generations.â