Washington, D.C. – The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is proud to announce the launch of Positives of Plastic (www.positivesofplastic.org), a new digital platform designed to serve as the go-to resource for information about plastic materials, the plastics industry, and the essential role plastics play in strengthening our economy and building a more innovative, safe, and sustainable future.
“Plastic is the sustainable choice and makes our modern life possible, keeping us safe, protected, and healthy,” said Matt Seaholm, President & CEO of PLASTICS. “Clean drinking water, advanced medical devices, and energy-efficient vehicles are possible because of the innovations made throughout our industry. This platform provides industry stakeholders, policymakers, and the public with the tools they need to better understand our industry and the role we play in keeping plastic waste out of the environment and in our economy.”
Positives of Plastic was created to meet the growing need for a centralized, easy-to-use hub that equips visitors with reliable answers about plastic materials. The site features data, visuals, and downloadable graphics that make it easy to share the benefits of plastics.
Key features of the site include:
“We created Positives of Plastic for anyone who wants to understand the benefits of plastics with clarity and confidence,” added Seaholm. “This is about demonstrating the essential role of plastic in our lives—and the vital part our industry plays in advancing true circularity and sustainability.”
Explore the website at www.positivesofplastic.org.
About the Plastics Industry Association
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $551 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.
