The 2024 Size and Impact Briefing: Exclusive to PLASTICS Members
ONLINE EVENT
September 19th, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The 2024 Size & Impact Report and briefing will feature exclusive insights from Dr. Perc Pineda, Chief Economist at PLASTICS. A voice for the industry, Dr. Pineda will share detailed economic data impacting your business.
His various data sets, tailored to specific portions of our industry, are essential planning tools for our members. Make sure and sign up today!
California Update: Wins and Challenges
The State of California ended its 2024 legislative session on August 31. While bills were passed that would ban plastic bags at point of sale (the check-out location) PLASTICS in collaboration with coalition partners saw some significant legislative wins. The following bills were defeated:
AB 2761 (prohibiting PVC and PVDC in packaging)
AB 2648 (prohibiting PET water bottles in state purchasing)
AB 3192 (prohibiting single-use plastics at California coastal resorts)
SB 1167 (prohibiting the use of non-reusable cups while dining indoors)
With regard to the bag bills, should Governor Newsom sign them into law, plastic bags will be unavailable at checkout while paper bags of at least 50% recycled content will be available for purchase at 10-cents each. Some stores will be able to offer non-woven polypropylene tote bags for purchase.
Industry, plastic bag manufacturers, plastic bag recyclers, and ARPBA members have requested a veto of the bills.
Join Us for an Exciting Inaugural Event from PLASTICS
Attend the first-ever National Plastics Conference and gain insights from industry leaders on critical trends and challenges set to impact your organization. From decoding complex regulations like EPR to growing a future-ready workforce, this conference is packed with actionable knowledge to maximize your business opportunities. Equip your team with industry best practices and forge valuable connections that drive innovation and growth.
Committee on Equipment Statistics 2024 Meeting, September 17th – 18th
Sign up for the 2024 PLASTICS Committee on Equipment Statistics (CES) meeting for an update from Chief Economist Perc Pineda and top 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.
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