LATIN AMERICA
ASIPLA works with government authorities on behalf of the plastic industry to ensure the implementation of appropriate regulatory frameworks for its member ’ s products . As such , ASIPLA has been involved in several legislative initiatives and bills . In 2012 , ASIPLA successfully objected to the inclusion of the socalled “ green taxes ” for packaging , because such taxes wouldn ’ t really encourage recycling . As a counterproposal , ASIPLA has collaborated with the authorities to create a new law called “ Extended Producer Responsibility ” ( EPR ), which is now in Congress and incorporates several proposals which will encourage plastic recycling .
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Key People
Julio Compagnon President
Compagnon is a Chilean businessman and graduate of the University Diego Portales . For 16 years he has developed his experience within the company Comberplast , where he currently is General Manager . Additionally , he has been leading the ASIPLA , as President of the Association since August 2012 .
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