The American Chemistry Council (ACC) has appointed Adam Peer as the new leader of its plastics sustainability team.
Peer previously acted as ACC’s senior director, packaging and consumer products markets for the past five years.
As the senior director of the plastics sustainability team, Peer will guide the strategic direction of the team and collaborate with the plastics value chain to advance circular economy goals.
“Science-based policy can play a critical role in accelerating the transition to a circular economy” Peer said. “I’m excited to step up our efforts to convene plastic producers, recyclers, and policymakers and the value chain in this new role.”
The ACC’s circular economy goals include reusing, recycle, or recover 100% of plastic packaging by 2040. The association has long lobbied the US government on issues including plastic recycling and pollution, the plastics treaty, and regulations aimed at the chemical and plastics industry.
“Adam brings a depth of knowledge on plastics policy and a proven track record of engaging stakeholders across the value chain on critical sustainability issues,” said Ross Eisenberg, vice president of the ACC plastics division. “His expertise combined with his thoughtful leadership make him the perfect fit to manage our portfolio of plastics sustainability priorities. I’m looking forward to the great impact Adam will make in his new role.”
Previously, Peer led legislative and regulatory efforts to advance the physician assistant profession. He also led the effort to enact professional employer organisation legislation in 11 states. Originally from Wisconsin, he was a policy advisor in the state assembly. Elected as the youngest member of the Rock County Board, he was elected to three terms and chaired the Committee on Public Safety and Justice.
Peer takes over the senior director role from Craig Cookson, who left the position in February 2024 to become head of government affairs at Covestro.