From advocating on behalf of our industry on Capitol Hill, to a compelling and entertaining keynote address by CBS White House News Correspondent Major Garrett, to exceptionally productive Council meetings, to informative presentations featuring PLASTICS staff and leadership, the 2023 PLASTICS Spring Meeting and Fly-In was a resounding success! Attendees experienced a great opportunity to gather, learn, and share expertise, all while enjoying a great time among the gorgeous scenery along the Washington, D.C. waterfront.
Highlights included a panel discussion (photo above) where leaders from various PLASTICS member companies offered personal observations and insights, moderated by PLASTICS President and CEO, Matt Seaholm. (Left to Right: Matt Seaholm, John Thayer/NOVA Chemicals, Brad Crocker/Epsilyte, John Galt/Husky Technologies, Vanessa Malena/ENGEL, Jamie Clark/Printpack, Eric Roegner/Amcor Rigid Packaging)
Be sure to mark your calendars for the PLASTICS 2023 Fall Meeting which will take place September 18th - 21st, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina.
PLASTICS Sends Comments Regarding FTC Green Guides
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has submitted comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) request for public comment on its Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (Green Guides or Guides). PLASTICS’ comments strongly support and encourage national common-sense standards to promote truth in advertising on all aspects of environmental marketing. Read the press release outlining our comments on the PLASTICS website.
Survey Says: People Believe in Recycling
and Want to See More of It
A new survey released by PLASTICS indicates that consumers overwhelmingly support all types of recycling when it comes to plastic products or packaging that should be considered “recyclable” or made from “recycled material.” Respondents also feel that single use plastics are important to their lives. Check out more encouraging news from the survey:
PLASTICS Evaluating Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution
The EPA announced a “Draft National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution” on April 21 with three objectives: reduce pollution during plastic production; improve post-use materials management, and prevent trash and micro/nanoplastics from entering waterways and remove escaped trash from the environment. The measure was announced in addition to the Administration’s Executive Order on Revitalizing Our Nation’s Commitment to Environmental Justice for All. While some of EPA’s proposed actions appear aligned with common goals, others raise questions and concerns. PLASTICS government affairs team is reviewing the draft, for which there will be a 45-day comment period once notice is published in the Federal Register. EPA is hosting a webinar relevant to the executive order on May 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET; registration is here.
PLASTICS is pleased to announce the winners of our 2023 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards, recognizing outstanding innovations in plastics manufacturing that further environmental advantages in design, material, and end-of-life management!
Meet Emily Friedman, Senior Market Editor at ICIS in the most recent installment of our FLiP Files blog series.
Registration is now open for 15th Biennial International Symposium on Worldwide Regulation of Food Packaging, hosted by PLASTICS’ Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Packaging Materials Committee (FDCPMC). Join us June 12 - 16, 2023 at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Northern Virginia, for an informative, in-depth exploration of the international food packaging regulatory landscape.
Every two years, this event serves as a convening place for the plastics industry, international government officials, and scientists, as we delve into the pressing regulatory matters impacting food packaging materials. For your company, it’s an opportunity to interact with regulators and policymakers from around the world without having to send your people on a time-consuming and expensive trip overseas - Be sure and register to join us!
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