Washington, D.C. — As delegates from around the world gather in Geneva this week for the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2) on a global plastics treaty, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is urging negotiators to stay focused on the original goal of keeping plastic out of the environment:
“As INC-5.2 begins in Geneva, the U.S. plastics industry remains committed to a global agreement focused on the original purpose of these discussions: keeping plastic out of the environment—especially our oceans,” said Matt Seaholm, President and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association. “Our oceans have no borders, which is why this must be a truly global effort. The plastics industry has been engaged from the start of these negotiations, and our companies are investing billions in sustainability, recycling infrastructure, advanced technologies, and circular design to keep materials in use and out of the environment. What’s needed now is a practical agreement that builds on this progress and enables continued innovation, manufacturing, and job creation. The path forward must focus on scaling modern recycling systems, accelerating new technologies, and supporting private-sector solutions. Our industry is ready to lead and is dedicated to being part of a workable solution.”
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 $519 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.
