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WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) unveiled its 2022 Size and Impact report, the association’s flagship annual analysis of the plastics industry’s contribution to the U.S. economy. Dr. Perc Pineda, Chief Economist at PLASTICS, presented an overview of the report’s…

Washington, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, commended Novolex today, in response to an announcement of a $10 million investment to expand recycling of plastic bags and other polyethylene film at its recycling facility in North Vernon, Ind. “Today…

Washington, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) filed comments today with the General Services Administration (GSA), in response to an advance notice of proposed rulemaking which could ban the purchase of single-use plastics by federal government agencies through the GSA. Included in…

Washington, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and PLASTICS Recycling Committee will host a Recycling Open House© on August 30th, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:30 PM EST. The Recycling Open House will include leaders from across the plastics industry and offer insights on best practices for…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has added association events experts, Smithbucklin, and Smithbucklin-owned company, 360 Live Media, to the team planning NPE2024: The Plastics Show through 2027. NPE2024, the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, will bring…

Washington, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has launched a new campaign in an effort to raise awareness regarding the potential environmental and economic harm that could be caused by a new rule proposed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The federal agency is currently…