# Plastics Industry Association: PLASTICS is the voice of the plastics industry, bringing together the full supply chain to build consensus, advocate thoughtful perspectives and solutions, and provide valuable information to help our members succeed in the marketplace\. > Join the Plastics Industry Association \(PLASTICS\)\. We unite 750\+ companies across the full supply chain to advocate, build consensus, and help members succeed\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.1, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [Leadership](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/leadership-team/) - [Home Page](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/) - [Bioplastics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/bio-page/) - [State Policy Outlook](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/state-policy-outlook/) - [Recycling Open House](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/recycling-open-house/) ## Events - [NPE2024: The Plastics Show](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/npe2024-the-plastics-show/) - [Spring National Meeting Conference and Plastics Industry Fly\-in](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/spring-national-meeting-conference-and-plastics-industry-fly-in/) - [15th High Pressure Polyethylene \(HPPE\) Process Safety Workshop](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/15th-high-pressure-polyethylene-hppe-process-safety-workshop/) - [Q1 2023 Equipment Council Meeting](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/q1-2023-equipment-council-meeting/) - [15th Biennial International Symposium On Worldwide Regulation of Food Packaging](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/event/15th-biennial-international-symposium-on-worldwide-regulation-of-food-packaging/) ## Careers - [Intern, Economics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/careers/intern-economics-2/) ## Resources - [Building and Construction](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/building-and-construction/): Updated July 2026 - [Consumer Goods](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/consumer-goods/): Data updated July 2026 - [Medical, Health Care](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/medical-health-care/): Data updated July 2026 - [Plastics Producer Price Indices](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/plastics-producers-price-indices/): Data updated July 2026 - [Monthly Plastics Production and Capacity Utilization \(1980\-Present\)](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/resource/monthly-plastics-production-and-capacity-utilization/): Data updated July 2026 ## Newsroom - [Flexible Film Recycling Alliance Launches Commercial Recycling Pilot Programs in California](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/flexible-film-recycling-alliance-launches-commercial-recycling-pilot-programs-in-california/) - [PLASTICS Commends Hearing on Recycling Bills to Boost American Manufacturing and Jobs](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/plastics-recycling-legislation-hearing/) - [PLASTICS and Vinyl Sustainability Council Call for 2026 Vinyl Week Presentations](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/2026-vinyl-week-call-for-presentations/) - [Statement from PLASTICS President and CEO on USMCA Negotiations](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/statement-from-plastics-president-and-ceo-on-usmca-negotiations/) - [Operation Clean Sweep® Announces 2026 OCS CON Keynote Speaker](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/newsroom/operation-clean-sweep-announces-2026-ocs-con-keynote-speaker/) ## Data Reports - [Global Trends 2021](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2021/): The Plastics Industry Association \(PLASTICS\) annual Global Trends report analyzes U\.S\. trade data on an industry\-wide and segment\-specific basis for 2019 and also provides a peek at 2020\. - [Plastics Market Watch Watching: Building \& Construction](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/plastics-market-watch-watching-building-construction/): Plastics Market Watch: Building \& Construction offers valuable insights into the growing role of plastics in the building and construction industries\. This report provides analysis on the factors impacting the plastic industry’s key end markets in the building and construction sector\. - [Global Trends 2024](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2024/): The 2023 Global Trends Report emphasizes the positive developments in the U\.S\. plastics industry's global trade\. Understand the changing dynamics of imports and exports, rankings of the global plastics trade, trade volumes, the value of plastics to businesses, consumers, and the economy, and more\. - [Global Trends 2025](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/global-trends-2025/): The 2023 Global Trends Report emphasizes the positive developments in the U\.S\. plastics industry's global trade\. Understand the changing dynamics of imports and exports, rankings of the global plastics trade, trade volumes, the value of plastics to businesses, consumers, and the economy, and more\. - [Size and Impact of the Plastics Industry on the U\.S\.: 2025](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/data-report/size-and-impact-2025/): This report analyzes the U\.S\. plastics industry's size, growth, and economic impact in 2023, supporting over a million jobs and generating $519 billion in shipments\. Texas led employment, Indiana had the highest worker concentration, and growth outpaced manufacturing\. ## Blog - [U\.S\. Economic Growth Moderates as Plastics Demand Holds Steady](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/u-s-economic-growth-moderates-as-plastics-demand-holds-steady/) - [Trump Administration Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Plastics to Counter Discriminatory Measures](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/trump-administration-imposes-50-tariffs-on-canadian-plastics-to-counter-discriminatory-measures/) - [Retail Sales Growth Signals Broad\-Based Demand for Plastics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/retail-sales-growth-plastics-demand/) - [Future Leaders in Plastics Spotlight: Ken Hine of Gardner Business Media](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/future-leaders-in-plastics-ken-hine/) - [Beyond Crude Oil: Understanding Energy Costs in the Plastics Industry](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/blog/plastics-industry-energy-costs-beyond-crude-oil/) ## Inside Plastics - [Committee on Equipment Statistics](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/committee-on-equipment-statistics-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Flexible vinyl products division](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/flexible-vinyl-products-division/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Flexible film and bag division](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/flexible-film-and-bag-division/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Wire \& cable](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/wire-cable-2/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. - [Wire \& cable](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/inside-plastics/division/wire-cable/): Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipiscing elit sed do eiusmod tempor\. ## Articles - [2026 Tariff Outlook: How Section 122 Expiration Could Reshape Plastics Equipment Investment](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/2026-tariff-outlook-how-section-122-expiration-could-reshape-plastics-equipment-investment/) - [Exploring the Role of Plastics in the Automotive Sector](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/exploring-the-role-of-plastics-in-the-automotive-sector/) - [Injection vs\. Extrusion: Important Trends in Plastic Manufacturing](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/injection-vs-extrusion-important-trends-in-plastic-manufacturing/) - [Zero\-Waste Plastic Solutions: Turning Scrap Into High\-Tech Filters](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/zero-waste-plastic-solutions-turning-scrap-into-high-tech-filters/) - [Lightweighting: Plastic Sustainability in Hybrid Transport](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/articles/lightweighting-plastic-sustainability-in-hybrid-transport/) ## Reasons - [By OEM from Supplier](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-oem-from-supplier/) - [By Processor from Supplier](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-processor-from-supplier/) - [By OEM from Processor](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/by-oem-from-processor/) - [Risk Management](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/risk-management/) - [Regulatory Compliance](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reasons/regulatory-compliance/) ## Event Type - [Webinar](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/webinar/) - [Conference](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/conference/) - [Event](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/event/) - [Meeting](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/meeting/) - [Tradeshow](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-type/tradeshow/) ## Event Location - [Virtual](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/virtual/) - [Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort \& Spa, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/sawgrass-marriott-golf-resort-spa-ponte-vedra-beach-florida/) - [Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/anaheim-convention-center-anaheim-california/) - [Tangerine Ballroom, Orange County Convention Center](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/tangerine-ballroom-orange-county-convention-center/) - [InterContinental Washington DC, The Wharf, DC](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/events-location/intercontinental-washington-dc-the-wharf-dc/) ## Office Location - [Headquarters \-Washington, D\.C\.](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/careers-location/headquarters-washington-d-c/) ## Reports To - [Chief Economist](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/reports-to/chief-economist/) ## Job Types - [Part Time](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/job-type/part-time/) ## Salary - [$19\.00/hour](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/career_salary/19-00-hour/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.plasticsindustry.org/sitemap_index.xml)