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Circle was founded in 2019 as the Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN) to create a neutral, trusted space for the plastics and circularity ecosystem. Since its inception, OPLN has convened more than 100 in-person and virtual gatherings, bringing together thousands of leaders across government, industry, academia, finance, and advocacy to surface alignment, build shared understanding, and bridge perspectives across traditionally opposing and disparate voices. As Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies accelerate across U.S. jurisdictions, Circle builds on eight years of neutral convening experience to provide a unique pre-competitive, nonpartisan intelligence platform. The network equips legislators, industry leaders, and advocates with trusted insights, structured dialogue, and real-time awareness of evolving circular economy solutions and policy developments.