Thirty percent of the attendees at NPE2024 were under the age of 40, which led to a record 1,000+ for the FLiP & Sip Reception hosted by PLASTICS' Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) group.
Reception guests enjoyed a great evening of professional networking, food, drinks, music and games, including a trivia-based bingo game that had attendees working the room, quizzing one another and meeting colleagues from across the industry.
The success of the FLiP & Sip Reception was just one more indication that FLiP plays a vital role in the future of our entire industry.
Upcoming Opportunities
to Get Involved with FLiP
Social Media Campaign: Plastics Gives Back
Mark your calendars to participate in the first ever Plastics Gives Back social media campaign sponsored by Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP).
On June 26, PLASTICS will digitally highlight success stories shared by member companies about community involvement and volunteering initiatives throughout social media. We'll also launch a resource called Roadmap to Community Volunteering in the Workplace to help others plan such initiatives.
How can you participate? Simply post on your social media platforms about a volunteer initiative you set up or participated in. You can also share why volunteering is important for the plastics industry and/or advice on how to make these types of events successful!
Use the hashtag #PlasticsGivesBack when you post.Tag PLASTICS as well and we'll engage with your posts!
If you have a resource or message you'd like us to share on our social platforms, email Heather Nortz at PLASTICS.
Share Learning Experiences in the FLiP Book Club
Join the FLiP Book Club to participate in leadership development discussions, get inspired by other young professionals, and learn strategies for personal/professional growth. Share your thoughts on concepts from various videos, podcasts, and books.
Register today for the next discussion. On June 7, the club will watch and discuss the TED Talk Plastics Rehab by Professor Kim Ragaert. Share your perspective on public opinions and how to respond to environmental criticism of plastics.
Meet an Impressive Trio of FLiP Members
When a company joins PLASTICS, every employee at that company becomes a PLASTICS member. Our most recent FLiP Files blog introduces you to three extraordinary young professionals from GOEX who are making the most of the opportunities offered by FLiP.
More News from PLASTICS
PLASTICS Connects Member Companies
with Congress
On May 29, U.S. Congresswoman Becca Balint from Vermont's At-Large District and members of her district staff joined Husky Technologies and Pearce Crosland, PLASTICS' Director of Government Affairs, for a policy roundtable and a tour of Husky’s facilities in Milton, VT.
The roundtable focused on Husky’s sustainability programs, the advantages of plastics products in nearly every sector of the economy, and the industry’s commitment and efforts to grow the circularity of the plastics industry—including the expansion of advanced recycling programs across the country. To learn more about how your company can engage, contact Jason Eberstein in PLASTICS Government Affairs.
2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award
Nomination Period Open
The nomination period for the PLASTICS 2024 Innovation in Bioplastics Award is now open through August 9. The winner will be announced during Bioplastics Week (October 7-11). Please submit a nomination for accomplishments your company has made in the categories of material, product, or process:
Material: new feedstock used / new material formulation / new material capabilities
Product: new application for bioplastic use / designing for composting or recycling /
reaching new heights of biobased content use
Process: efficiencies in manufacturing process / new testing or certification process / efficiencies in distribution process
The FDCPMC Food Packaging Summit will be held on June 10-12 in Alexandria, Virginia. Join us for the latest regulatory and industry updates critical for food packaging businesses.
Join us for an unprecedented event designed to help accelerate industry's progress towards zero resin loss. OCS CON will feature introductions to ground-breaking technology, comprehensive culture change strategies, diverse panel discussions, master classes, and more. Unlock opportunities to collaborate with industry partners and experts to keep plastic within the circular economy and out of the environment.
This inaugural event, designed "by industry, for industry," unites the entire plastics supply chain for education, networking, collaboration, and progress. Convene with colleagues and explore leadership, advocacy, and market trends, all while focusing on a sustainable future. The National Plastics Conference is about building the connections that fuel the growth of your business. Enjoy a dynamic range of formal and informal networking opportunities designed to connect you with colleagues, potential partners, and key decision-makers across the plastics value chain.
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