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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... -
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,... -
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... -
SPI Partners with UMass Lowell to Secure Equipment For Plastics Recycling and Sustainability Lab
/article/spi-partners-umass-lowell-secure-equipment-plastics-recycling-and-sustainability-labMay 19, 2015 Generous Donations Enable University to Offer World-Class Education in Plastics, Technology and Recycling WASHINGTON – SPI: The Plastics Industry Trade Association joined the University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) Plastics Engineering Department recently on the show floor of... -
PLASTICS Report Shows Strong Demand, Growth for Plastics Industry
/article/plastics-report-shows-strong-demand-growth-plastics-industry-0Global Trends report shows U.S. plastics industry as thriving and an increase in demand for plastics worldwide CHICAGO—October 31, 2018—The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) released its annual Global Trends report today at the 2018 Global Plastics Summit (GPS). The report, which analyzes...