Press Release
STAR PLASTICS PUBLISHES FIRST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
Millwood, W.Va. — November 11, 2025 — Star Plastics, LLC, a leading compounder of engineered thermoplastics, has released its first sustainability report, marking a milestone in the company’s efforts toward transparency, accountability and environmental progress.
The 2024 Sustainability Report details Star Plastics’ initiatives and performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) areas. Built around the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) framework (with reference), the report outlines measurable goals, current performance, and commitments to continuous improvement in reducing environmental impact and enhancing community and employee well-being.
“Publishing our first sustainability report is an important step in demonstrating who we are as a company and where we’re headed,” said Doug Ritchie, founder and chief strategy officer of Star Plastics. “We’ve built our business on partnerships, innovation and integrity—and sustainability is an extension of those same values. This report reflects the progress we’ve made and the foundation we’re building for the future.”
Highlights of the report include:
- Energy and Emissions: Continued investment in energy-efficient equipment and process optimization to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Circularity and Waste Reduction: Expansion of recycled-content product lines, with a growing portfolio of post-industrial and post-consumer resins that support a circular economy.
- Health, Safety, and People: Strong safety performance metrics and employee engagement programs that foster development and retention across the organization.
- Governance and Ethics: Implementation of policies that strengthen business transparency, supply chain integrity, and compliance with international standards.
Star Plastics’ sustainability journey reflects its long-standing commitment to customers and communities through responsible operations and material innovation. The company plans to report annually, tracking its progress toward measurable targets and sharing results openly.
The full 2024 Sustainability Report is available for download at 2024-sustainability-report.
About Star Plastics – Star Plastics creates custom compounds for engineering-grade thermoplastics with special emphasis on recycled, flame retardant and UL-approved materials. Its Orion® engineered resins and reNova® recycled resins help customers meet their sustainability goals. The company serves a variety of industries including consumer electronics, electrical, lighting, appliances, transportation, furniture, industrial and telecommunications. The company is based and has plants in Ravenswood and Millwood, W.Va., Evansville, Ind., Calhoun, Ga. and Shandong, China
Media Contact:
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Star Plastics, LLC
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Phone 330.322.8111