Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)

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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
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PLASTICS responds to "Protecting Communities from Plastics" legislation

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PLASTICS statement on National Recycling Day

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