Greetings Members of the Product Stewardship Society,

As we approach the mid-point of the first quarter of 2025, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for renewing your membership and continuing to be a vital part of our community. The Society is dedicated to serving our members. Through our various programs and offerings, we strive to be the global home for product stewards, regardless of the industry you are in or where you are located.

Volunteers are the backbone of our Society's growth and development. Have you ever considered volunteering on a Society committee? If so, we have several standing committees that could benefit from your expertise:

• Education

• Thought Leadership

• Conference Program

• Member Engagement & Strategic Partnerships

• Communication

For further details visit: https://www.productstewards.org/membership/volunteer-opportunities

Did you miss PSX 2024 and want to catch up on the content? We've got you covered! PSX 2024 is now available in our On-Demand Learning Library. The PSX 2024 bundle includes two Keynote Sessions, 18 one-hour Education Sessions, and 16 thirty-minute Express Sessions. Members receive a 50% discount on the bundle, along with all the other benefits of membership. If you're not already a PSS member, consider joining to take advantage of this cost-effective way to stay current in your professional development.

Looking ahead, planning for PSX 2025, scheduled for September 16-18 in Houston, is well underway, and the call for proposals is now open. We are seeking a diverse range of topics to support the broad industries our members work in, including technology, manufacturing, chemical, consumer products, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and more. Share your expertise and experience with us! If you have never attended our annual meeting before, the PSX conference is designed to foster connections and provide technical education. PSX is the must-attend event for anyone in the product stewardship field. Learn more at https://www.psx.org/.

For those new to product stewardship, or if you have team members who are new to the field, we will be offering the Introduction to Product Stewardship course virtually this summer. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of product stewardship, including product compliance, risk management, sustainability, and toxicology. Details on dates and times will be announced soon.

Finally, I am excited to announce a new offering for our members: the Circular Economy Special Interest Group. This forum will bring together individuals who share a common interest in the circular economy. Stay tuned for more information!

The Product Stewardship Society is committed to serving the global community of professionals dedicated to creating safer and more sustainable products and innovating better solutions for consumers, employees, companies, and the planet. Do you have an idea for a new event or offering? We welcome all feedback and ideas as we continue to drive the priorities of the Society forward.

I wish you all the best in 2025, and remember, every day is a great day for product stewardship!

Warm regards,

Kevin Kransler, PhD, DABT, CPPS

President, Product Stewardship Society