🏛️ PLASTICS Supports New Federal Recycling Legislation
🎆 Just Announced: A Night at EPCOT!
♻️ New Partnership Expands EPS Recycling Access
🙌 Welcome New Member
📅 Mark Your Calendar
🏛️ PLASTICS Supports New Federal Recycling Legislation
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has joined a broad industry coalition in support of the CIRCLE Act of 2025—new bipartisan legislation introduced by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03).
The Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act, H.R. 4466, would create targeted tax credits to encourage private investment in recycling infrastructure. The bill aims to help manufacturers and recyclers modernize operations, improve material recovery, and create jobs—while reinforcing recycling as a critical part of the circular economy.
To read the bill text for H.R. 4466, the CIRCLE Act of 2025, click here.
🎆 Just Announced: A Night at EPCOT
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of connection, celebration, and pure wow during the National Plastics Conference, happening September 22–25 in Orlando, FL.
We’re taking over EPCOT at Walt Disney World for one spectacular evening: 📅 Tuesday, September 23 | 4:00–10:00 PM ET ✨ Free time to explore the park 🍷 Private reception inside the American Adventure Rotunda 🎇 VIP viewing of EPCOT’s famous nighttime spectacular
Be our guest for this one-night-only experience that blends business and wonder, Disney-style.
Space is limited — grab your ticket today, click here.
Secure your spot before the early bird registration deadline on August 8!
For more information on National Plastics Conference, click here.
📊 Tariffs, Inflation, and Plastics: What’s Really Driving Prices?
Headline inflation rose to 2.7% in June, with core inflation close behind at 2.9%. But the real story behind these numbers, especially when it comes to tariffs, is more complex than it seems.
In his latest blog, Dr. Perc Pineda unpacks how tariffs *are—and aren’t*showing up in both consumer and producer prices. He explores:
🔍 Why tariff impacts vary by sector, product, and supply chain strategy 🏷️ How some companies absorb costs while others pass them on 🏭 Why plastics pricing remains relatively stable, even amid trade uncertainty
Bottom line: Inflationary pressure from tariffs isn’t one-size-fits-all. It depends on how companies choose to respond.
♻️ New Partnership Expands EPS Recycling Access in Colorado
The Polystyrene Recycling Alliance (PSRA)—a self-funded initiative of the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS)—has announced a new partnership with Circular Colorado to expand recycling access for expanded polystyrene (EPS) across the state. This collaboration addresses a key industry challenge: making EPS recycling viable in rural and underserved communities.
PSRA and Circular Colorado will integrate EPS into the Circular Transportation Network (CTN), a statewide system that moves recyclable materials from remote areas to central processing hubs. This approach helps overcome common barriers such as low material volume, high transportation costs, and limited infrastructure.
EPS collected through the program will be aggregated, densified, and shipped to existing end markets—demonstrating that EPS can be recycled at scale with the right infrastructure in place.
Headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Carvajal Packaging is a leading Latin American packaging company with over 40 years of experience. The U.S. division offers sustainable, high-quality disposable packaging solutions for the foodservice industry, including trays, plates, cups, and cutlery. With a strong focus on innovation, circular economy practices, and customer convenience, Carvajal Packaging combines global expertise with local service to support businesses across the United States.
In August 2011, Carvajal Packaging acquired Mexico’s Convermex , a leading producer of polystyrene (styrofoam) cups and containers, for approximately $180 million. As a result of this acquisition, Convermex became part of Carvajal’s packaging operations.
📢 July 30 | NPE2027 Exhibit Space Application Webinar - 1-2 pm ET | From key rule changes and deadlines to selecting your booth at the in-person Space Selection & Planning event, join us for an NPE webinar to explore the first steps for exhibiting at NPE2027. To register, click here. Can’t attend live? Register to receive the recording.
📋 August 12 | NPE2027: The Plastics Show | Exhibit space applications open. To be notified when applications go live, click here.
♻️ August 13 & 20 | Recycling Open House | Happening virtually, trade associations and organizations will share how they’re tackling recycling challenges in the plastics industry. Registration now open.
📅 Save the Date! September 16 | PLASTICS 2025 Size and Impact Report Executive Briefing - 2–3 pm ET | Live Virtual Event. Be the first to explore the 2025 Size and Impact Report—your go-to source for data on plastics’ economic footprint, state-by-state employment, industry rankings, and a two-year forecast.
📣 September 22–25 | National Plastics Conference | Orlando, FL | The
exclusive event built by industry, for industry returns. Early Bird Rates
available until August 8.
🌐 October 15–17 | OCS CON 2025 | Indianapolis, IN | Hosted by Operation Clean Sweep®, OCS CON brings the full plastic value chain together in efforts towards eliminating the loss of plastic to the environment. Early Bird Registration now open.
♻️ November 3–4 | Plastics Sustainability Executive Forum | New York, NY|
Request an invitation to join senior sustainability professionals to explore real-world solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. This fall’s forum will focus on Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Learn more.
🗓️ March 2–6, 2026 | NPE2027 Space Selection & Planning Event | Orlando, FL | NPE2027 exhibitors will convene to select exhibit booth space, plan for exhibit success, and explore opportunities to maximize the NPE2027 investment.
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