Matt Seaholm Publishes Letter

in The New York Times

The New York Times ran a letter-to-the-editor written by PLASTICS President and CEO, Matt Seaholm, in response to a recent opinion piece on recycling:

     “Oliver Franklin-Wallis mentions our advocacy initiative 'Recycling Is Real,'

     which highlights the industry’s commitment to recycling and the hardworking

     people who make it happen every day. The truth is, we wish we didn’t have to

     create this campaign, but unfortunately there is a lot of misinformation about

     recycling in our country. Activist organizations actually tell Americans that

     recycling is a 'myth' and, in some cases, not to bother recycling at all.”

NPE2024 Update

Rocking the Return of NPE!

Pop in and rock out at the first-ever NPE^® Opening Party, celebrating the return of NPE! Enjoy a high-energy performance from hit cover band Pop Rocks, delicious food and drinks, party games, photo opportunities, a DJ and more. This unforgettable evening will have the whole industry wishing they'd been there! Learn more and register at NPE.org.

Out in the Field with PLASTICS

PLASTICS COO, Glenn Anderson, was recently in Japan to attend IPF2023, The International Plastics Fair, where he met with reps of 27 companies, including several PLASTICS member companies, to see their latest offerings and fill everyone in on what to expect at NPE2024. Glenn reports that interest and anticipation are running high for the largest plastics show in the Americas!

• (Above) Glenn participating in a ceremonial ribbon cutting to open  IPF2023
• (Center) A moment of quiet conversation with  Mrs. Takayo Kotani, President of Yushin
• (Below) On the showroom floor with representatives of FANUC, including President and CEO, Kenji Yamaguchi (right) and Satoshi Takatsugi (left)

Our latest Recycling is Real video features North Carolina's Envision Plastics. Please, check it out and don't miss Matt Seaholm's accompanying op-ed in North State Journal.

More PLASTICS Updates

Operation Clean Sweep

Everything you need to know about OCS internationally is in our new free online guide. Download it here.

Learn more about OCS international programs in our January 16 webinar. Register here.

News from Europe

The European Union has extended the two-year suspension of retaliation tariffs on U.S. products involved in the steel and aluminum dispute until March 31, 2025. This news means that the pause on U.S. tariffs on imports of EU steel and aluminum at 25% and 10%, respectively, will continue until March 31, 2025. 

Upcoming PLASTICS Events

 Fluoropolymers 2024

Feb. 5-7, Austin, TX

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Feb. 21-23, Cape Coral, FL

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