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The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced its strong support of the bipartisan Realizing the Economic Opportunities and Value of Expanding Recycling (RECOVER) Act, introduced today by U.S. Representatives Tony Cárdenas (CA-29) and Larry Bucshon (IN-8). The legislation would...

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...

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...

At its Annual Meeting and Fall Conference in St. Petersburg, Florida, 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 of the plastics industry. The event...

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...