Steven Russell joined the American Chemistry Council (ACC) in 1995 and currently serves as the Vice President of the Plastics Division. In this capacity, Mr. Russell is responsible for promoting the benefits and innovations of plastics to consumers, policy makers, and in key end-use markets. Working with CEOs and member company executives, he leads the development and implementation of proactive programs and partnerships to promote sustainable solutions, and works with stakeholders to address unwarranted bans/taxes of plastic products.
Mr. Russell previously served as the Senior Director for Health, Products and Science Policy. Mr. Russell has also represented the interests of ACC members abroad, including active participation in the chemical management programs of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). Prior to joining ACC Mr. Russell served for five years as legal counsel and advocate for the National Agricultural Chemicals Association (currently Crop Life America).
Mr. Russell earned a BA from the University of Kansas in 1984, and a JD from California Western School of Law in 1987. He is a member of the bar in California and the District of Columbia.
Blog posts by Steve Russell
- Bin It!: A New Plastics Recycling Game and App for the iPhone and iPad - December 5th, 2011
- Teaming up for recycling success during the 2011 “Recycle. Goal.” challenge - December 2nd, 2011
- Method, Envision Turn Plastic Marine Debris into New Bottles - September 19th, 2011
- Recognizing big ideas in business - July 29th, 2011
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About Plastics - May 23rd, 2011
- Tackling Marine Debris in 2011 - January 13th, 2011
- America Recycles Day: 45 Tons and Growing - November 15th, 2010
- Recycling Round-Up: Summer Into Fall - September 13th, 2010
- How to be a Recycling Advocate - August 24th, 2010
- Recycling Round-up - May - May 27th, 2010
- Recycling Round-up - April 15th, 2010
- February Recycling Round-up - February 26th, 2010
- New Directory to Help Increase Plastic Recycling - January 28th, 2010
- Hilex Poly Expands - January 7th, 2010
- Get Your Recycle On: America Recycles Day - November 15th, 2009
- ACC’s Commitment to Recycling - August 10th, 2009
- Launching This Blog - July 25th, 2009