Washington D.C.— Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO Matt Seaholm released the following statement in reference to the official commencement of the 118th Congress:
“The Plastics Industry Association congratulates the Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and welcomes the 118th Congress to Washington. On behalf of the $468 billion dollar plastics industry and over one million workers nationwide, we are excited to collaborate with members from both parties to support policies that address the global environmental challenges we face. PLASTICS looks forward to serving as a resource to provide the facts that will move the needle in advancing sustainability and recycling.”
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the only organization that supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $468 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the sixth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE2024: The Plastics Show.