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PLASTICS Re|focus Summit Announces National Geographic As Closing Plenary
/article/plastics-refocus-summit-announces-national-geographic-closing-plenaryWASHINGTON, D.C., April 15, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced Valerie Craig, vice president of operating programs for the National Geographic Society as the closing plenary speaker for the 2019 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit to be held on May 20-22 in... -
Plastics Industry Warns Against Closing U.S.-Mexico Border
/article/plastics-industry-warns-against-closing-us-mexico-borderWASHINGTON, D.C.—Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Interim President & CEO Patty Long: “In 2018 the estimated total value of plastics industry shipments crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in both directions was more than $28 billion. That’s approximately $78 million worth of economic... -
EPA Administrator Wheeler Addresses Marine Litter at Plastics Industry Fly-In
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Dell, Tarkett and Circular Polymers/Broadview Group Win Inaugural Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards
/article/dell-tarkett-and-circular-polymersbroadview-group-win-inaugural-refocus-sustainabilityPLASTICS’ First-Ever Sustainability Innovation Awards Recognize Innovation in Managing Plastics at End-of-Life WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 7, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today announced the winners of the first-ever Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards. The three categories... -
Trump Announces Delay to Potential Tariff Increase on China
/article/trump-announces-delay-potential-tariff-increase-chinaPresident Trump has indicated that he will not increase import tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports found on List 3 of the Section 301 tariffs. The tariffs were to be increased from 10 percent to 25 percent on March 2 if a trade deal with China had not been reached by March 1. Enough... -
Plastics Industry Association Launches Search for Next President and CEO
/article/plastics-industry-association-launches-search-next-president-and-ceoWASHINGTON, D.C.—February 13, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has engaged Heidrick & Struggles, a highly respected executive search firm, to lead the search for the association’s next President and CEO. Last week, PLASTICS held their first Officers Retreat and Strategy Meeting...
