In a recent op-ed in The Post-Standard and Syracuse.com, Plastics President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, urged New York legislators to be wary of "source reduction" efforts that run the risk of eliminating vital manufacturing materials from the marketplace. He also warned that alternative materials to plastics leave a larger carbon footprint that plastics.
We're looking forward to welcoming you to D.C. for a great few days of important sessions. Please refer to the know-before-you-go email sent out this week with convenient info and details that will make your arrival and logistics hassle-free. Questions about the Fly-In on Capitol Hill should be directed to Suzanne Morgan or John Grant. Questions about the PLASTICS Spring meeting and events can be directed to events@plasticsindustry.org.
The PLASTICS Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit engages practical problem solvers in accelerating the sustainability of plastics throughout their companies and the industry. This year's event promises to be a Re|focus like no other before it, with a level of interactivity and unique presentation opportunities you don't want to miss. Join us, as we explore subjects including Innovative Materials, Advanced Recycling, Mechanical Recycling, Environmental Conservation, Resource Efficiency, and Brand Commitments.
Get the latest analysis from Dr. Perc Pineda, PLASTICS' Chief Economist, right now on the PLASTICS Blog.
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Head over to the PLASTICS Blog for the first in a series of entries about the member companies who have signed on as Clean Up Champions, supporting the mission of the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) Community Impact Task Group. In our premiere installment, you'll see how the people of Dart Container fit right in, bringing a proud history of environment-friendly experience to the table.
Registration is now open for 15th Biennial International Symposium on Worldwide Regulation of Food Packaging, hosted by PLASTICS’ Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Packaging Materials Committee (FDCPMC). Join us June 12 - 16, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Northern Virginia, for an informative, in-depth exploration of the international food packaging regulatory landscape.
Every two years, this event serves as a meeting point for the plastics industry, international government officials, and scientists to delve into the pressing regulatory matters impacting food packaging materials. For your company, it’s an opportunity to interact with regulators and policymakers from around the world without having to send your people on a time-consuming and expensive trip overseas. Be sure and register to join us!
A wholly-owned subsidiary of Comi in Bergamo, Italy, Comi Americas continues a tradition of excellence begun in 1973. Comi is an industrial machinery manufacturer and new technologies integrator, holding a global leadership position in thermoforming machines employed in the manufacturing of refrigerators inner liners and doors.
Re-cre8 Recycling is a leading import/export supplier and distributor of prime and recycled plastic, metal, paper and rubber materials. In business for more than a decade, they've built a high-performing team with the skills to provide material allocation services worldwide. Their materials are known for exceptional consistency and quality, meeting the strictest standards.
Responding to the challenges posed by the condition of plastics available for recycling in India, Dalmia Polypro developed a proprietary recycling process allowing them to offer highly-competitive product quality, redefining waste in India with materials that meet the most stringent benchmarks. They are looping a wide circle of collaborators into the company's vision of a circular economy.
The Sustainability Advisory Board is assembling a working group to discuss environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing and reporting topics. While the initial goal is to understand at what level ESG activity is prevalent within the industry and what educational gaps still exist, this group’s full charge will be identified by its founding members. Please join in and be part of the conversation. Email Patrick Krieger if you would like to learn more!
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