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PLASTICS in the News
/news/plastics-in-the-news10/26/21 Recycling Product News Plastics have smaller environmental impact than alternatives, according to industry association The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has published a report that analyzes scientific data on the environmental impacts of plastics and finds plastics to be... -
A Look at PLASTICS Recycling Open House 2022
/blog/look-plastics-recycling-open-house-2022PLASTICS recently hosted a compelling annual, open-to-the-public virtual event—the PLASTICS Recycling Open House. This year, eight organizations joined PLASTICS in sharing their latest initiatives and innovations to improve recycling and recycling rates. Andy Brewer, Associate Director of... -
North American Plastics Alliance Celebrates Five Years of Collaborative Advocacy for Plastics, Recycling and Product Stewardship
/article/north-american-plastics-alliance-celebrates-five-years-collaborative-advocacy-plasticsWASHINGTON, D.C. - The North American Plastics Alliance (NAPA) celebrated its fifth anniversary this week. Prior to 2011, the continent's four leading plastics industry trade associations, The Plastics Industry Trade Association, the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), the... -
PLASTICS Report: U.S. Plastics Industry Trade Improves in 2021 After 2020 Pandemic Slump
/article/plastics-report-us-plastics-industry-trade-improves-2021-after-2020-pandemic-slumpGlobal Trends Report Underscores U.S. Plastics Industry’s Significance in Global Plastics Trades WASHINGTON, DC - The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report today at the 27th Fakuma International trade fair for plastics processing. The report, which... -
PLASTICS to Posthumously Induct Plastics Innovators into Plastics Hall of Fame
/article/plastics- posthumously-induct plastics-innovators-plastics-hall-famePLASTICS to Posthumously Induct Plastics Innovators into Plastics Hall of Fame WASHINGTON, February 10, 2017 – The Plastics Academy has announced the selection of five new members to be posthumously inducted into the Plastics Hall of Fame. The induction ceremony will take place on May 4, 2017... -
The Best of 2016
/article/best-2016A lot happened in 2016 for both PLASTICS and the plastics industry. As we toast 2016 and say hello to 2017, here’s a look back at some of the past year’s biggest stories. Our New Brand: Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)After months of research, planning and member input, the Plastics... -
The Best of 2016
/blog/best-2016A lot happened in 2016 for both PLASTICS and the plastics industry. As we toast 2016 and say hello to 2017, here’s a look back at some of the past year’s biggest stories. Our New Brand: Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)After months of research, planning and member input, the Plastics... -
Bioplastics Week
/bioplastics-weekPLASTICS' Bioplastics Division will host the eighth-annual Bioplastics Week from September 12-16, 2022. Bioplastics Week is a social media campaign created to increase visibility for bioplastics by driving digital conversations via social media posts that feature materials such as infographics,... -
PLASTICS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (PLASTICS) HOSTS RECYCLING OPEN HOUSE©
/article/plastics-industry-association-plastics-hosts-recycling-open-house©Washington, D.C.—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and PLASTICS Recycling Committee will host a Recycling Open House© on August 30th, 2022, from 1:00 – 3:30 PM EST. The Recycling Open House will include leaders from across the plastics industry and offer insights on best practices for... -
SPI Recycling Committee Aims to Make Plastics Recycling More Profitable with New Report on Compatibilizers
/article/spi-recycling-committee-aims-make-plastics-recycling-more-profitable-new-reportJune 15, 2015 The Recycling Committee of SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association, in a paper titled “Compatibilizers: Creating New Opportunity for Mixed Plastics,” aims to increase awareness about the potential for compatibilizers, and provide information about the commercially available...
