PLASTICS Applauds the Passage

of Senate Recycling Bills

In a recent press release, PLASTICS CEO, Matt Seaholm, congratulated the U.S. Senate on passing Senate bills S. 3742 (Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2022) and S. 3743 (Recycling and Composting Accountability Act), saying the bills highlight much-needed improvements to U.S. recycling. He added, “Better data and better infrastructure are key to the implementation of successful recycling. More accurate data will tell us exactly where recycling system deficiencies are, and improved infrastructure will aid in more efficient collection, sorting, and recycling of all materials.”

Halftime Report: Perc Pineda Puts

2022 GDP Numbers in Perspective

In case you missed it, Perc Pineda recently provided a midyear update on the U.S. economy, and what it all means for the plastics industry. Check it out on the PLASTICS blog.

PLASTICS Recycling Open House

Free Online Event

August 30th, 2022 / 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Don't miss an important opportunity to engage fellow professionals across the plastics recycling industry, learn what projects they're working on, share your projects, and discover how we can all work together toward mutual success. 

Applications for the NPE2024 Space Draw Lottery will be available starting August 15th, 2022. NPE company contacts are PLASTICS' point of contact and will be in receipt of an email containing a link to submit your NPE2024 Exhibit Space Application & Contract. To participate in the Space Draw Lottery, PLASTICS must receive your contract and a 20% deposit by Friday,  December 2, 2022. For more information, see the NPE2024 Exhibitor FAQ or contact spacedraw@npe.org.

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 PLASTICS Launches Educational Campaign

PLASTICS has launched a new campaign in an effort to raise awareness regarding the potential environmental and economic harm that could be caused by a new rule proposed by the General Services Administration (GSA). The federal agency is currently seeking comments on a proposed rule which could ban the federal government and its agencies from purchasing single-use plastics---the educational resources, located at ThisIsPlastics, will provide much-needed information to those interested in learning more about the essential value of plastics, the potential costs of such regulatory actions, and emissions and sustainability benefits provided through the use of plastic materials. 

Industry Pride and a Focus on the Future

Sebastian Lange is proud of supporting his family as vice president of the Film Division at Brueckner Group USA. In fact, his pride has continually increased over the years to a point where he no longer feels the need to be defensive when people criticize plastic. Meet Sebastian on the PLASTICS blog.