American Beverage Statement on the Confirmation of Representative Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator
WASHINGTON – Statement from American Beverage President and CEO Kevin Keane on today’s Senate confirmation of the honorable Lee Zeldin as the next Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA):
“American Beverage congratulates Lee Zeldin on his confirmation as EPA Administrator. Administrator Zeldin’s proven leadership, dedication to public service and understanding of environmental policy make him well-suited to guide the EPA in addressing the environmental challenges facing our nation.
“Sustainability is a core priority for America’s beverage companies. Through initiatives like Every Bottle Back, our industry is leading efforts to reduce the use of new plastic, increase circularity for our valuable PET bottles and improve recycling infrastructure across the country.
“Administrator Zeldin’s collaborative approach and ability to bring policymakers and industry stakeholders together will be invaluable as we work to achieve shared objectives that foster environmental progress and support economic growth for communities across the country. We look forward to partnering with the Administrator and the Trump administration.”
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