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PLASTICS Announces New Executive Leadership Roles
/article/plastics-announces-new-executive-leadership-rolesThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced three new executive appointments—Glenn Anderson, vice president, industry relations and member engagement as of April 6; Matt Seaholm, vice president of government affairs; and Brendan Thomas, vice president of advocacy and voice. Both Seaholm'... -
Plastics Industry Association Response to FRONTLINE & NPR: Plastic Wars
/article/plastics-industry-association-response-frontline-npr-plastic-warsFRONTLINE and NPR reported a story yesterday titled “Plastic Wars” which focused on the problem of plastic waste and recycling. Tony Radoszewski, President & CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) issued the following statement: “Plastics should not end up as litter in the ocean... -
PLASTICS Announces Cancellation of Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit Due to COVID-19 Concerns
/article/plastics-announces-cancellation-refocus-sustainability-recycling-summit-due-covid-19The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today that the 2020 Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit, originally scheduled for May 18-20, 2020 in Cincinnati, OH, will be canceled due to the travel bans and guidelines that are in place for the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.... -
New Plastics Consumer Goods Market Watch Report Available
/article/new-plastics-consumer-goods-market-watch-report-availableA new report released today by the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) explains why plastics continue to be the leading material in the design, manufacturing, packaging, and selling of the goods consumers use and need every day. Watching: Consumer Goods is available for PLASTICS members and... -
Plastics Industry "Essential" As First Line of Defense With Products To Fight Coronavirus
/article/plastics-industry-essential-first-line-defense-products-fight-coronavirusThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President and CEO Tony Radoszewski issued a statement today requesting all local, state and federal governments to include plastic resin and plastic product manufacturers as ‘essential’ in order to stay open when Shelter in Place orders are issued. “With... -
Plastics Industry Association Meetings Canceled
/article/plastics-industry-association-meetings-canceledThe Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today that its 2020 Spring National Board Meeting and the Plastics Industry Fly-In on March 24 – 26 in Washington, D.C. are canceled. Some aspects will be moved to a virtual platform at a future date. The Plastics Industry Fly-In and 2020... -
Fees, Taxes and Bans Will Not Solve the Plastic Waste Problem, Action Will
/article/fees-taxes-and-bans-will-not-solve-plastic-waste-problem-action-willPlastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) President & CEO Tony Radoszewski: "Yesterday, the House Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change held a hearing to focus on issues related to recycling and waste management. Some of the solutions considered during the Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reform...
