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PLASTICS Report: U.S. Plastics Industry Trade Improves in 2021 After 2020 Pandemic Slump

Global Trends Report Underscores U.S. Plastics Industry’s Significance in Global Plastics Trades WASHINGTON, DC – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report today at the 27th Fakuma International trade fair for plastics processing. The report, which…

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Plastics Companies Voice Opposition to Plastic Tax Under Consideration in Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C.— On behalf of 67 companies from throughout the plastics industry value chain, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) delivered a letter to leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate expressing concerns about the proposed inclusion of a 20 cent per pound tax…

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ICYMI: PLASTICS Testifies on OSHA Hazard Communication Standard

Occupational Safety and Health Administration Marie GargasSenior Technical Director, Regulatory AffairsPlastics Industry Association Full Testimony , September 21, 2021 “PLASTICS members are committed to worker and product safety, and support increased global harmonization, but cannot fully support…

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INDUSTRY COALITION VOICES OPPOSITION TO PLASTIC TAX BEING CONSIDERED IN CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the American Chemistry Council (ACC), and 21 other associations delivered a letter today to leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate expressing concerns about the proposed inclusion of a 20 cent per pound tax on virgin plastic…

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PLASTICS Releases Statement in Opposition to California SB 343

WASHINGTON – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement after the California Senate passed SB 343, which now moves to Governor Newsom’s desk to be signed into law: “SB 343 puts more plastic in landfills, not less,” said Matt Seaholm, Vice President of Government…

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PLASTICS Announces Sponsorship of MFG Day 2021, Inspiring New Generation of Manufacturing Talent

Advancing Mission of Nationwide “Creators Wanted” Workforce Campaign, MFG Day HighlightsModern Manufacturing Careers for Students, Parents, Teachers and Leaders Click to play video WASHINGTON – The Manufacturing Institute announced the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) as an Industry…

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