AMERIPEN has appointed Danielle F. Waterfield, Esq., as policy director and general counsel.
A seasoned policy and legal leader, Waterfield brings more than two decades of experience advancing sustainable packaging, recycling, and materials recovery policy at both the state and federal levels. Her expertise in legislative and regulatory affairs, combined with her legal acumen, positions her to guide AMERIPEN’s advocacy during a pivotal time for packaging policy in the United States.
Most recently, Waterfield worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce, where she advanced initiatives supporting domestic manufacturing and critical supply chains, including efforts connected to sustainability and materials management. Prior to her federal service, Waterfield served as chief policy officer and legal counsel for the Recycled Materials Association (formerly the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries), where she directed legislative, regulatory, and legal initiatives that shaped national recycling policy. Her work has consistently demonstrated a commitment to advancing sustainable policy through effective, solutions-oriented approaches that balance environmental priorities with industry needs.
Published November 2025
