Tim Murtaugh

It is with deep sadness that we share the passing of our founder and CEO, Tim Murtaugh, on March 17, 2026.

Tim founded Smart Plastic Technologies on a simple conviction: plastic should not become permanent pollution. He gave that conviction a science, a company, and a team. He then spent every day making sure that the team had what it needed to do the work.

He led with a servant's heart. He put people before process. He championed the mission above everything, but never at the expense of the people around him. He brought calm to the hardest moments and joy to the ordinary ones. He had a bright outlook and a ready smile. He was, in the clearest sense of the word, a builder.

The work he started continues, and we intend to be worthy of it.

—The Smart Plastic Technologies Team, March 2026

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Tim's entrepreneurial experience spans more than 50 years, ranging from decades in real estate development, launching the first consumer VOIP network prepaid calling card company in the US, to founding Smart Plastic Technologies. A true visionary, analytical thinker and problem solver who enjoys an international reputation as an ethical and reliable businessman, Tim leads the Smart Plastic management team in developing a global market presence.

Unlike management, leadership cannot be taught, although it may be learned and enhanced through experience. Honed through the challenges of business, Tim has developed and demonstrated strong leadership skills. He manages under the belief of leading by example, rolling up his sleeves, and inspiring others to engage in achieving a goal.