Because the toothbrushes were molded in both clear and opaque resins, the team had to explore two different avenues—one that preserved clarity and one that retained opacity.

The problems arose where two clear resins were being blended at the press.

The sustainability goals were clear: conserve more material, reduce energy usage, and reduce plastic waste in the environment.

Making large, clear storage totes may seem like a simple enough business.

The sustainability goals were clear: conserve more material, reduce energy usage, and reduce plastic waste in the environment.

Making large, clear storage totes may seem like a simple enough business.

Some UV additives can affect the clarity of clear and transparent PET containers.

The spoon bowl is made in dark, vibrant colors, combined with the heat-sensitive additive, which causes the spoon bowl to turn clear when too hot.

Avient was formed as PolyOne Corporation on August 31, 2000 from the consolidation of The Geon Company (Geon) and M.A. Vice President and General Manager - Americas Compounding and Performance Additives, Excel Polymers from 2009 to 2009. Hanna Company Long-Term Incentive Plan; (9) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-141029) pertaining to the PolyOne Retirement Savings Plan and the DH Compounding Company Savings and Retirement Plan and Trust; and (10) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-236116) of PolyOne Corporation of our reports dated February 22, 2022, with respect to the consolidated financial statements of Avient Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Avient Corporation, included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Avient Corporation for the year ended December 31, 2021.

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