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title: "insidePLASTICS: New Positives of Plastic Website, Holiday Shopping Trends, New Members & More"
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The latest news from PLASTICS. Exclusively for members of the Plastics Industry Association.

| View in browser Issue No.  42    \|    December 9, 2025 This Week: 🌟   New Positives of Plastic Website 🛒   A Strong Start to Holiday Shopping 🎉   FLiP Virtual Holiday Party 🙌   Welcome New Members 📅   Mark Your Calendar 🌟 New  Positives of Plastic Website PLASTICS has launched Positives of Plastic, a new online hub that brings together clear, science-based information about how plastics are made, why they matter, and the ways they support safety, sustainability, innovation, and everyday life.   The site features five easy-to-explore sections: Plastic 101 Plastic and the Planet Powering the Economy Plastic in Action Points — a library of shareable fact sheets and graphics The platform also includes Poppy, an interactive tool that answers plastics questions in real time—making it easier for users to find quick, reliable information.   👉 Explore the new site: Positives of Plastics. 🛒   A Strong Start to Holiday Shopping The holiday shopping season is off and running and early signals point to a confident consumer. But with delays in federal data releases, the full picture of retail performance is still coming into focus.   In his latest analysis, Dr. Pineda breaks down what the early trends suggest, why the headlines don’t always tell the real story, and what matters most for plastics suppliers heading into Q1.   🔎 What he’s watching Dr. Pineda looks beyond the usual month-to-month noise and explains how broader momentum across key retail sectors offers a clearer view of demand — especially for plastics-heavy markets like packaging, appliances, and automotive.   👉 Read the full breakdown Get the deeper insight behind the early retail signals and what they mean for our industry.  Click here to read Dr. Pineda's full article. 🎉 FLiP Virtual Holiday Party Friday, December 12 \| 3:00–4:00 PM ET   Celebrate the season with the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) community!   Join us for a fun, fully virtual holiday party where you can unwind, connect with peers, and enjoy a relaxed hour with fellow young professionals across the plastics value chain.    This event is open to all FLiP-eligible professionals (generally those under or around age 40).   Click here to register.   FLiP offers networking, mentorship, and career-building opportunities for emerging leaders—typically under 40—working across the industry.    To learn more about Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP), click here.  🙌 Welcome New Members Headquartered in Montréal, Quebec, Capmatic is a global leader in packaging machinery and robotic solutions, serving pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, biotechnology, food & beverage, beauty care, chemical, and cannabis industries. Founded in 1964, Capmatic has built a reputation for innovation, precision engineering, and exceptional customer service. With over 60 years of expertise and more than 5,000 installations worldwide, Capmatic specializes in designing and manufacturing customized Monoblock systems and complete turnkey packaging solutions, including filling, counting, capping, labeling, and automation. The company has offices in the U.S., Europe, and Latin America.   Visit website. Headquartered in Chadds Ford, PA, Knoell USA is a trusted regulatory consulting partner serving the chemical and life sciences industries across North America. As part of the global Knoell Group, Knoell USA provides comprehensive services to help companies navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve successful market access for their products. The U.S. team specializes in regulatory affairs, product registration, risk assessment, and compliance strategies for sectors including crop protection and nutrition, biocides and antimicrobials, chemicals, food contact materials, and animal health.   Knoell USA works closely with agencies such as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under FIFRA and TSCA, and Health Canada’s PMRA, ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements. By combining local expertise with global resources, Knoell USA delivers tailored solutions that support innovation, sustainability, and growth for businesses ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies.   Visit website. 📆 Mark Your Calendar 📅 Vinyl Week 2025 \| December 9–12 \| New Orleans, LA \| This one-of-a-kind gathering brings together the Vinyl Compounders Conference and the Vinyl Sustainability Summit for four days of leadership, networking, and forward-looking insights. Register today.   🎉 FLiP Virtual Holiday Party \| Friday, December 12 \| 3:00–4:00 PM ET \| Join us for a fun, fully virtual holiday party where you can unwind, connect with peers, and enjoy a relaxed hour with fellow young professionals across the plastics value chain. Click here to register.    🚀 FLiP Winter Development Session \| January 22, 2026 \| Virtual (12–1 PM ET) Join the Future Leaders in Plastics (FLiP) community for an inspiring keynote from Angela Raub, CEO and Executive Coach, on Failing Forward. Learn how to reframe setbacks as growth opportunities, strengthen resilience, and lead with confidence. Register today.   Plastic Sustainability Executive Forum \| Feb. 10–11 \| Washington, DC. Winter Forum: Scaling Advanced Recycling through Policy. To request your invitation to attend, click here.   🗓️  NPE2027 Space Selection & Planning Event \| March 2–6, 2026 \| Orlando, FL \| NPE2027 exhibitors will convene to select exhibit booth space, plan for exhibit success, and explore opportunities to maximize the NPE2027 investment. Learn more.   🏛️ PLASTICS Spring Meeting and Industry Fly-In \| April 13-15, 2026 \| Washington, DC \| Join us for the annual PLASTICS Spring Meeting and Industry Fly-In. We'll come together to share our policy and advocacy initiatives while bringing the industry to Capitol Hill, to personally advocate on behalf of your company. Learn more. To register, click here.   ⛳ FlexForum \| May 4-6, 2026 \| Fort Myers, FL \| FlexForum is the event for anyone in the flexible film and packaging space. Covering business trends, regulatory issues, and more with the incredible networking opportunities, FlexForum is a can't miss in 2026! Learn more. To register, click here. 🏆 Make It a Team Win! Know someone on your team who should see this?   Feel free to forward this email to your coworkers!  Since your company is a member of the Plastics Industry Association, everyone on your team can create their own account and access member benefits.   Plastics Industry Association 1425 K Street NW Suite #500  \| Washington, DC, 20005   +1.202.974.5200 --- You are receiving this newsletter as a benefit of Plastics Industry Association membership. To update your preferences, please use the link below. Manage Preferences |
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