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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and Pennsylvania plastics recycler Ultra-Poly Corporation have successfully tested a process to collect and recycle plastic automobile bumper covers. According to a case study published today, the process could divert approximately one million pounds of…

In response to the CLEAN Future Act, a bill U.S. House of Representatives members introduced yesterday, which would halt new permits for plastics production facilities, eliminating manufacturing and other jobs across the economy, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony…

At its Annual Meeting, to be held October 5-8, 2021 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) will present its inaugural William R. Carteaux Leadership Award to an industry professional who has achieved distinction working for the betterment…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced its strong opposition to the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act, introduced today in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate. “This legislation would be absolutely devastating to manufacturing jobs and America’s overall economy…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement after President Joe Biden unveiled his Administration’s infrastructure proposal: “Plastic is an absolutely essential material to addressing America’s infrastructure needs,” said PLASTICS President & CEO Tony…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today that its Machinery Safety Standards Committee has released a new American National Standards Institute-accredited safety standard: Safety Requirements for Robot / Injection Molding Machine Systems (ANSI B151.27-2021). Available for sale…