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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today that its Machinery Safety Standards Committee has released a new American National Standards Institute-accredited safety standard for Plastic Sheet and Film Machinery. Available for sale at a reduced price for PLASTICS members, ANSI/…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced three new executive appointments—Glenn Anderson, vice president, industry relations and member engagement as of April 6; Matt Seaholm, vice president of government affairs; and Brendan Thomas, vice president of advocacy and voice. Both Seaholm’…

FRONTLINE and NPR reported a story yesterday titled “Plastic Wars” which focused on the problem of plastic waste and recycling. Tony Radoszewski, President & CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) issued the following statement: “Plastics should not end up as litter in the ocean…

A new report released today by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) explains why plastics continue to be the leading material in the design, manufacturing, packaging, and selling of the goods consumers use and need every day. Watching: Consumer Goods is available for PLASTICS members and…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO Tony Radoszewski issued a statement today requesting all local, state and federal governments to include plastic resin and plastic product manufacturers as ‘essential’ in order to stay open when Shelter in Place orders are issued. “With…

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today that its 2020 Spring National Board Meeting and the Plastics Industry Fly-In on March 24 – 26 in Washington, D.C. are canceled. Some aspects will be moved to a virtual platform at a future date. The Plastics Industry Fly-In and 2020…