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PLASTICS Report: U.S. Plastics Industry Trade Improves in 2021 After 2020 Pandemic Slump
/article/plastics-report-us-plastics-industry-trade-improves-2021-after-2020-pandemic-slumpGlobal Trends Report Underscores U.S. Plastics Industry’s Significance in Global Plastics Trades WASHINGTON, DC - The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report today at the 27th Fakuma International trade fair for plastics processing. The report, which... -
Plastics Companies Voice Opposition to Plastic Tax Under Consideration in Congress
/article/plastics-companies-voice-opposition-plastic-tax-under-consideration-congressWASHINGTON, D.C.— On behalf of 67 companies from throughout the plastics industry value chain, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) delivered a letter to leaders in the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate expressing concerns about the proposed inclusion of a 20 cent per pound tax... -
ICYMI: PLASTICS Testifies on OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
/article/icymi-plastics-testifies-osha-hazard-communication-standardOccupational Safety and Health Administration Marie GargasSenior Technical Director, Regulatory AffairsPlastics Industry Association Full Testimony , September 21, 2021 “PLASTICS members are committed to worker and product safety, and support increased global harmonization, but cannot fully support... -
INDUSTRY COALITION VOICES OPPOSITION TO PLASTIC TAX BEING CONSIDERED IN CONGRESS
/article/industry-coalition-voices-opposition-plastic-tax-being-considered-congressWASHINGTON, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the American Chemistry Council (ACC), and 21 other associations delivered a letter today to leaders in the House of Representatives and Senate expressing concerns about the proposed inclusion of a 20 cent per pound tax on virgin plastic... -
PLASTICS Announces Sponsorship of MFG Day 2021, Inspiring New Generation of Manufacturing Talent
/article/plastics-announces-sponsorship-mfg-day-2021-inspiring-new-generation-manufacturing-talentAdvancing Mission of Nationwide “Creators Wanted” Workforce Campaign, MFG Day HighlightsModern Manufacturing Careers for Students, Parents, Teachers and Leaders Click to play video WASHINGTON – The Manufacturing Institute announced the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) as an Industry... -
PLASTICS Releases 2021 Size & Impact Report Indicates Continued Growth
/article/plastics-releases-2021-size-impact-report-indicates-continued-growthU.S. plastics industry accounts for $394.7 billion in shipments in 2020 and 945,300 jobs WASHINGTON—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today released its much-anticipated 2021 Size & Impact Report at a webinar attended by Association members, non-members within the industry, and...
