Promoting Collaboration Between Government and Industry

PLASTICS Government Affairs team was in Louisville, Kentucky, this week for Legislative Summit 2024, hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Our Association offered attendees the industry perspective on various plastics-related issues with an emphasis on promoting the importance of plastics recycling nationwide, making sure attendees learn about our Recycling is Real initiative.

RealClear Energy  has published an op-ed by PLASTICS' VP of Government Affairs, Jason Eberstein. The piece addressed the potential of NCSL's Legislative Summit as a catalyst for collaboration between the public and private sectors towards increased recycling rates,  and efforts to keep plastic out of the environment and in the economy. Jason wrote that it is important to "seize opportunities to solve the environmental challenges we face and address the need for recycling infrastructure as it offers a promising area for bipartisan agreement and cooperative action.” Read the entire op-ed here.

Staying Connected in the U.S. Congress

Matt Seaholm, PLASTICS CEO, and Jason Eberstein, VP of Government Affairs recently visited with Congresswoman Haley Stevens of Michigan. The meeting included a focus on  the significance of recycling and circularity in the plastics industry. Michigan plays a crucial role in manufacturing and the plastics industry remains a fundamental component within various sectors across the state. PLASTICS appreciates Congresswoman Stevens' consistent efforts to promote manufacturing interests on Capitol Hill.

Connecting with Members in the Field

Nexus Circular hosted PLASTICS staff at their facility in Atlanta, Georgia, for a tour and policy roundtable discussion. The conversation included an overview of their technology and processes, as well as the public policy and government regulatory challenges surrounding advanced recycling. Nexus shared insights into their sustainability programs and commitment to growing circularity—including the expansion of advanced recycling programs nationwide. 

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National Plastics Conference 

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October 14th – 17th | Houston, Texas

Register for the National Plastics Conference (NPC) by August 28th to get special early-bird pricing for this exciting inaugural event. NPC will offer the networking, insights, strategies and connections you and your company need to thrive, including information on innovative trends in technology, sustainability, public policy communication and the latest market forecasts. Equip your team with industry best practices and forge valuable connections that drive innovation and growth. Register today!

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Upcoming PLASTICS Virtual Events

Recycling Open House

August 14th and 21st | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. ET

Join us for a member-exclusive event as trade associations and other organizations present initiatives that promote recycling. Learn about how to become engaged in sustainability programs with a focus around product design considerations for material circularity, climate change, and impact on greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling Open House is a call to action for industry leaders working together within recycling programs to improve recycling rates. Learn more.

Regulatory Webinar: PFAS Reporting Requirements

Aug 27th | 2:00 p.m. ET

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has introduced a regulation compelling all manufacturers and importers of PFAS and PFAS-containing articles from any year since 2011 to report comprehensive details to the EPA. This includes chemical identity, uses, environmental and health effects, worker exposure, and disposal methods. Do you know how this regulation could potentially impact your business operations? Join the PLASTICS staff and leading attorneys from Keller and Heckman, LLP for an in-depth analysis of the new regulation. Register free today.

Committee on Equipment Statistics 2024 Meeting

September 17th – 18th

Sign up for the 2024 PLASTICS Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) meeting. Get an update from Chief Economist Perc Pineda and hear the latest on CES projects, plus a review of reporting definitions and data reporting practices. Join us for an impactful  discussion around expanding CES program categories, reporting companies, and more.