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PLASTICS Welcomes New Director of Industry Standards
/article/plastics-welcomes-new-director-industry-standardsWASHINGTON, D.C., June 04, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today welcomed Jennifer Jones as its new director of industry standards to lead the Association work on domestic and international industry codes and standards. In this role, Jones will develop, implement and manage... -
PLASTICS: Tariffs on Mexico Would Harm Supply Chain, Jeopardize USMCA
/article/plastics-tariffs-mexico-would-harm-supply-chain-jeopardize-usmcaWASHINGTON, D.C. May 31, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Interim President & CEO Patty Long: “The U.S. plastics industry strenuously urges the Trump Administration to abandon its proposed plan to impose across-the-board tariffs on Mexico, one of our industry’s most important... -
End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Project Proves Viable Market for Recycled Plastics From Automobiles
/article/end-life-vehicle-elv-project-proves-viable-market-recycled-plastics-automobilesReport shows feasible market and technology for recycled plastic bumpers WASHINGTON, D.C., May 29, 2019—The results of the final two phases of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Recycling Demonstration Project were released by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today. Phases II and III of the... -
Winners of the Leadership and People’s Choice Awards Announced at Re|focus 2019
/article/winners-leadership-and-peoples-choice-awards-announced-refocus-sustainability-innovationWinners of the Leadership and People’s Choice Awards Announced at the Re|focus Sustainability in Innovation Awards Ceremony UBQ Materials accepts the Leadership in Innovation Award and iMFLUX wins the People's Choice Award GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., May 21, 2019—During the Re|focus Sustainability &... -
PLASTICS Applauds Lifting Tariffs On Steel and Aluminum From Canada and Mexico
/article/plastics-applauds-lifting-tariffs-steel-and-aluminum-canada-and-mexicoWASHINGTON, D.C. May 17, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) interim President & CEO Patty Long: “Mexico and Canada are our nation’s biggest trading partners. The U.S. plastics industry applauds the Trump Administration for recognizing the importance of these relationships and for... -
PLASTICS Welcomes New Director of Global Packaging Regulations
/article/plastics-welcomes-new-director-global-packaging-regulationsWashington, D.C., April 29, 2019—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today welcomed Bradley Hoppe as its new director of global packaging regulations to lead the association’s regulatory and advocacy programs and projects that relate to the safety of plastic packaging. In his role, Hoppe... -
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...
