In addition, one of the largest comparative studies on the impact of implementing a circular economy demonstrated a positive effect on employment, in part due to new jobs in recycling and remanufacturing.

Nothing in these Terms shall create a partnership or the relationship of principal and agent or employer and employee.

We will create opportunity for our employees by growing our business, building a more diverse workforce, investing in world-class training and development, and making Avient the employer of choice For this reason, we have built an actively caring and attentive culture, where input on safety and health topics is encouraged and expected as a condition of employment. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws, as outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Code of Conduct.

We will create opportunity for our employees by growing our business, building a more diverse workforce, investing in world-class training and development, and making Avient the employer of choice In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws, as outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Code of Conduct. More specifically, we engage with local communities to address identified topics, including sustainability, emergency preparedness, safety and environmental protection, and employment opportunities.

Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice. For this reason, we have built an actively caring and attentive culture, where input on safety and health topics is encouraged and expected as a condition of employment. In support of this, we stress equality of opportunity for all qualified individuals in accordance with applicable laws, as outlined in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Code of Conduct.

Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice.

Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice.

Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice.

Being a Great Place to Work — We listen to feedback from our associates then take action in building our high-performance culture and being a global employer of choice.

While we attempt to pass through price increases in energy costs and raw materials there can be no reassurance that we can do so in the future. 8 Additionally, our products used in housing, transportation and building and construction markets are impacted by changes in demand in these sectors, which may be significantly affected by changes in economic and other conditions such as gross domestic product levels, employment levels, demographic trends, legislative actions and consumer confidence. In addition to the matters regarding the environment described above and in Item 1 under the heading “Environmental, Health and Safety,” we are involved in various pending or threatened claims, lawsuits and administrative proceedings, all arising from the ordinary course of business concerning commercial, product liability, employment and environmental matters that seek remedies or damages. Note 10 — OTHER BALANCE SHEET LIABILITIES Other liabilities at December 31, 2011 and 2010 consist of the following: Accrued Expenses Non-current Liabilities December 31, December 31, Employment costs $ 82.0 $ 87.5 $ 21.7 $ 23.9 Environmental 12.0 16.2 64.2 71.2 Taxes 16.4 17.1 22.3 8.2 Pension and other post-employment benefits 7.3 8.3 — — Interest 8.3 7.8 — — Other 18.6 8.9 15.1 11.0 Total $144.6 $145.8 $123.3 $114.3 Note 11 — EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS As discussed in Note 2, effective January 1, 2011, we changed our method of recognizing actuarial gains and losses for pension and other postretirement benefits for all of our defined benefit plans and have elected to immediately recognize actuarial gains and losses, after consideration of inventory capitalization, in our operating results in the year in which the gains or losses occur.