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Survey of Plastics Industry Indicates Broad Optimism
/article/survey-plastics-industry-indicates-broad-optimismWASHINGTON – Today, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), the only industry group with membership throughout the entire plastics supply chain, announced its Plastics Industry Annual Business Outlook. Results of the annual survey indicate a strong sense of optimism for the industry over the... -
In Case You Missed It: PLASTICS CEO Says There's No Substitute for Plastics
/article/case-you-missed-it-plastics-ceo-says-theres-no-substitute-plasticsContact: goconnor@plasticsindustry.org Originally published in BIC Magazine PLASTICS’ Radoszewski: There’s no substitute for plastics By Eric Taylor The first synthetic polymer was invented in 1869 by John Wesley Hyatt. It was created as a material substitute for ivory, and its... -
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: PLASTICS CEO Pens Washington Examiner Opinion Piece
/article/case-you-missed-it-plastics-ceo-pens-washington-examiner-opinion-pieceJuly 7, 2021 Contact: goconnor@plasticsindustry.org Originally published in the Washington Examiner I’m a plastics industry CEO. We have a responsibility for plastic waste. By Tony Radoszewski, President & CEO of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) Folks, the world is not... -
PLASTICS Testifies Against California Labeling Bill That Would Set Back Recycling
/article/plastics-testifies-against-california-labeling-bill-would-set-back-recyclingRemarks as prepared for delivery: Good morning Madame Chair and members of the committee, my name is Shannon Crawford, and I am with the Plastics Industry Association. We represent the entire supply chain for plastics manufacturing in the United States which includes over 61,000 workers in... -
Plastics Machinery Shipments: Typical Slower First Quarter but Poised for Growth
/article/plastics-machinery-shipments-typical-slower-first-quarter-poised-growthWASHINGTON - The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) announced today shipments of primary plastics machinery (injection molding and extrusion) in North America came in lower in First Quarter 2021 than Fourth Quarter 2020. Shipments decreased following three consecutive quarters of growth,... -
Plastics Champions Visit Capitol Hill Virtually
/article/plastics-champions-visit-capitol-hill-virtually-0WASHINGTON – Over the past week, employers from across America within the plastics industry met with lawmakers on Capitol Hill during the 2021 Plastics Industry Virtual Fly-In. Representatives from 45 plastics companies joined 65 video calls with federal lawmakers and their staff. The plastics... -
PLASTICS Applauds CA State Assembly for Recognizing Importance of Plastic Packaging
/article/plastics-applauds-ca-state-assembly-recognizing-importance-plastic-packagingWASHINGTON– The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) today released a statement after AB 1371 was voted down on the floor of the California State Assembly. The legislation currently has no viable path forward during the current legislative session. AB 1371 would prohibit online retailers from...
