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Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released the following statement on Oregon’s new single-use plastics law, which bans restaurants and other food vendors from using expanded polystyrene food containers: “Oregon’s new single-use plastics law is unnecessary given the…

Washington D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the winners of its 2023 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards that recognize outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that further environmental advantages in design, material, and end-of-life management….

Washington, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides or Guides). PLASTICS’ comments strongly support and…

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the reintroduction of two bipartisan pieces of legislation focused on improving America’s recycling infrastructure. The Recycling and Composting Accountability Act and the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023…

Washington D.C.— A new survey released by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) indicates that consumers overwhelmingly support all types of recycling when it comes to plastic products or packaging that should be considered “recyclable” or made from “recycled material.” The survey of 1,200…

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the introduction of the “American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act,” H.R. 368 sponsored by Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) and Congressman John Larson (D-CT) and the “American Innovation and Jobs Act,” S. 866, sponsored…