Patrick Krieger is vice president of sustainability at the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), a trade association representing the full plastics supply chain in the United States. Within his role, Krieger supports the industry by promoting and advocating for plastics as the sustainable material of choice. He leads the association’s initiatives to promote a circular plastics economy, eliminate plastics waste in the environment and to use resources responsibly. He joined PLASTICS in March 2015 and previously worked for the Animal Health Institute. Krieger graduated from Texas A&M in 2007.