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Sustainability comes organically

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By Eastman | Published 1 year ago | About a 1 minute read

Katherine Hofmann’s Eastman career didn’t happen by accident. The polymer scientist has a passion for sustainability and the environment. You could even say it’s in her genes.

“My mom worked for the Environmental Protection Agency, and we reused and recycled everything. I got in trouble if I threw away my Ziplocs® at school lunch,” Hofmann said. “Though none of this was called sustainability back in the day, it became core to who I am and my own values.” 

Hofmann works on sustainability initiatives for the Eastman plastics division and its circular economy platform. She also works on special projects, including a conference in late 2024 that showed how Eastman integrates sustainability and innovation.

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