Washington D.C.— A new survey released by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) indicates that consumers overwhelmingly support all types of recycling when it comes to plastic products or packaging that should be considered “recyclable” or made from “recycled material.” The survey of 1,200…

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the introduction of the “American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act,” H.R. 368 sponsored by Congressman Ron Estes (R-KS) and Congressman John Larson (D-CT) and the “American Innovation and Jobs Act,” S. 866, sponsored…

Washington D.C.— The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com have featured an op-ed written by Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, that discusses current New York legislative proposals affecting the plastics industry: We use plastic every day because it serves a purpose…

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the Committee on Equipment Statistics’ (CES) report for the fourth quarter of 2022, authored by Chief Economist, Dr. Perc Pineda. “The U.S. economy pulled through in the second half of 2022,” writes Dr. Perc Pineda. “The…

Washington D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement of updated goals to advance biotechnology and biomanufacturing. “We are pleased with the Biden Administration’s recognition of the critical need for…

Washington D.C.— The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) applauds the passage of Utah’s advanced recycling legislation. The bipartisan legislation, HB 493, regulates advanced recycling as manufacturing enabling more plastics to be recycled and remain in the circular economy. “The plastics…