The National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition (NLCRC) announced today that Chevron U.S.A. Inc has joined the group as a principal member. Along with other principal members Castrol, Valvoline, Pennzoil, Quaker State, Graham Packaging, Plastipak Packaging and Berry Global, Chevron will contribute to the NLCRC's vision to create end-of-life solutions for plastic lubricant containers.

“We are delighted to have Chevron join the NLCRC as a principal member. The recovery and recycling of lubricant containers aligns well with their focus on achieving a more sustainable future. We welcome their leadership and purpose to delivering change in the petroleum packaging recycling industry,” said Tristan Steichen, director of NLCRC.

Formed in 2021, the NLCRC is an industry-led technical coalition established by industry leaders in lubricant and plastic packaging manufacturing. The group is focused on establishing solutions for post-consumer recovery and recycling of plastic lubricant containers. 

“On behalf of Chevron, we are proud to join the NLCRC. We look forward to the collaboration with our industry peers to be part of the solution to reduce lubricants packaging waste,” said Cary Knuth, vice president, Americas Lubricants. 

About NLCRC

The National Lubricant Container Recycling Coalition or "NLCRC" is an industry-led technical coalition, established in 2021 by a committed consortium of lubricant manufacturers and associated plastic packaging manufacturers, focused on establishing solutions for post-consumer recovery and recycling of plastic lubricant containers. NLCRC members include Castrol, Valvoline, Pennzoil - Quaker State, Graham Packaging, Plastipak Packaging, Berry Global, and Chevron. For more information, visit our website, or connect with NLCRC on LinkedIn or Twitter.

About Chevron

Chevron U.S.A. Inc. is a subsidiary of Chevron Corporation, one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. Chevron believes affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance its business and the industry. Chevron is focused on lowering the carbon intensity in its operations and seeking to grow lower carbon businesses along with its traditional business lines. More information about Chevron is available at www.chevron.com.