Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

Make Enquiry
1425 K St. NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005
+1 (202) 974-5200

PLASTICS

Set up in 1937, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) is the leading trade organisation that supports the whole plastics supply chain and represents around 1 million employees in the United States. PLASTICS aims to improve recycling and environmental sustainability whilst making members in the industry more globally competitive.

With increased awareness surrounding plastic use and aspirations for environmental change, PLASTICS seeks to connect companies in the industry and advocate change to meet the needs of the future.

PLASTICS strategic plan

Advocacy, communications, Engagement and sustainability. Four short goals PLASTICS endorse in its vision to create a world where sustainable plastic is embraced.

PLASTICS mission is to promote and lead the plastic industry – to create a community capable of taking on challenges within the industry and provide decision makers with better information to solve current and future issues.

PLASTICS members

Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) members have a voice in the industry and benefit from opportunities that can only become available through joining, including; business opportunities, educational programmes, discounts, networking opportunities and a return on investment.

In PLASTICS words, by joining members can:

  • Be connected
  • Be heard
  • Be represented
  • Be involved
  • Be sustainable
  • Be informed
  • Be successful
  • Be ready for the future of plastics

PLASTICS events

PLASTICS host and represent at a number of events. PLASTICS holds the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.

Latest Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) News

PLASTICS responds to "Protecting Communities from Plastics" legislation
Business

PLASTICS responds to "Protecting Communities from Plastics" legislation

Plastics Industry Association to legislation introduced threatening plastics and manufacturing...
PLASTICS statement on National Recycling Day
Sustainability

PLASTICS statement on National Recycling Day

Plastics Industry Association statement in observance of National Recycling Day Matt Seaholm,...

Latest Packaging News

Bacardi expands reusable packaging to reduce single-use glass
Business

Bacardi expands reusable packaging to reduce single-use glass

Bacardi has signed a new global agreement with ecoSPIRITS, expanding its collaboration with the...
Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 Report spotlights packaging's future leaders
Events

Future Trailblazer Awards 2026 Report spotlights packaging's future leaders

New publication from Packaging Innovations & Empack highlights the emerging professionals...
World's first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation
Sustainability

World's first global sustainability standard for glass launched for consultation

ResponsibleGlass has published the first draft of its International Standard for Glassmaking,...
Almost 6,000 single-use cans and bottles returned at British Grand Prix
Sustainability

Almost 6,000 single-use cans and bottles returned at British Grand Prix

EcoVend by Reconomy, the international circular economy specialist, is pleased to announce that its...
New PMMI report reveals sustainability is reshaping packaging and processing equipment requirements
Business

New PMMI report reveals sustainability is reshaping packaging and processing equipment requirements

PACK EXPO International 2026 offers a one-stop destination for companies seeking sustainable...