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Washington D.C.— In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) recognizes the accomplishments of women in the plastics industry. From research and development to manufacturing and leadership, women have made invaluable contributions that have been...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)  announced today that NPE2024: The Plastics Show, the global platform for innovation in plastics, has sold 1,024,462 sq. ft of exhibit space at this year’s in-person Space Draw event — a new record high with 982,000 sq. ft. sold in...

Washington D.C.— The Washington Times has featured an op-ed written by Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, on how Congress and the plastics industry can work together to reduce plastic waste. In a recent public hearing of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public...

Washington D.C.—  The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced its list of 2023 Cleanup Champions. Lead by the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group, the Cleanup Champions Initiative encourages PLASTICS’ member companies to use the Guide to Planning a Litter...

Washington D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the 2023 Recycling Committee Executive Board. The Recycling Committee is a tactical committee that represents PLASTICS’ members across the association’s three councils, bringing equipment makers, processors, and material...

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has released “Consumers Rein in Spending Again in December,” an economic analysis on December retail sales and its impact on the plastic industry, authored by Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda. Dr. Pineda writes, “Moderate economic growth...