PLASTICS (Plastics Industry Association)

We protect, promote, and grow the plastics industry.

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Momentum is building behind the PACK Act, and lead sponsor @TXRandy14 makes his case in a new op-ed for @the535news.

As PLASTICS continues to fight for clearer definitions and frameworks behind recycling, we look forward to working with him to keep this bill moving.

#Recycling #Sustainability #Circularity

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Watch the full interview:
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Momentum on Capitol Hill for more accessible recycling. ♻️

Our President & CEO @mjseaholm joined @BrodyMullinsDC on @the535news to talk plastics' essential role and why we back the PACK Act and RMAA.

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Plastics & rubber inventories were up just 0.5% YoY in May. Flat headline, but break it down and the story changes fast.

Our Chief Economist breaks down what materials, work-in-process & finished goods inventories are really signaling about the plastics supply chain 👇
https://t.co/QcWKzRfbAk

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What if we've been thinking about "upcycling" and "downcycling" all wrong?

PLASTICS' SVP of Sustainability Patrick Krieger argues these labels do more harm than good. Turning plastic into a luxury item is "upcycling," but turning it into composite lumber rarely gets the same praise.

Maybe the real question is simpler: does the material stay in use? 🧵👇
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#Sustainability #PlasticsIndustry

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Recycled plastic is playing a big role in the #WorldCup!

⚽ Adidas' Trionda ball - recycled polyester lining
🌱 Hybrid turf fields - recycled/bio-based synthetic fibers
👕 USA jersey - largely recycled polyester

How's plastic showing up in your watch party? 🇺🇸

#RecyclingisReal

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Oil prices are falling fast after the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. Will that finally cool U.S. inflation? Our Chief Economist breaks down the data 👇

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#Inflation #OilPrices #Economy

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We've been named on the 2026 @TopWorkplaces list. Thanks to our employees who helped make this happen!

More info here: https://t.co/FvIdILkFCU

@teamenergage #TopWorkplace #PLASTICS #HR

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The July 1 USMCA review deadline is approaching fast.

PLASTICS Chief Economist Dr. Perc Pineda outlines why the plastics industry is calling for expansion and renewal—regional competitiveness, national security, and American jobs.

🔗 https://t.co/H1gNA3qOnr

#USMCA #TradePolicy #Manufacturing

[NPE: The Plastics Show @NPEplasticsshow]

At PLAST Milan, the conversation turned to what’s next: #NPE2027.

@PLASTICS_US President & CEO Matt Seaholm sat down with @MarcoMastosanti of Tecnoplast to discuss what’s ahead.

🎥 Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/TcDomS9PHp

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PLASTICS President & CEO @mjseaholm was in Milan this week at @PLASTexhibition, connecting with @NPEplasticsshow exhibitors and European industry leaders.

The energy around #NPE2027 is global—and it's only building. Floor space is filling fast.

#PlasticsIndustry #PLAST #Manufacturing

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Rising PET prices this summer? Warmer weather + steady beverage demand are driving it.

We break down the fundamentals—and why the outlook remains stable.

#PlasticsIndustry #FoodandBeverage #Manufacturing
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PLASTICS welcomes the New York Legislature’s decision not to advance packaging EPR legislation this session.

We look forward to continuing to engage with policymakers and stakeholders on policies that support recycling, innovation, and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness.

#Recycling #CircularEconomy #Manufacturing

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And that's a wrap on FDCPMC 2026. 🎉

Three days. Over a dozen. One clear takeaway: the future of plastic packaging is being shaped right now—and this week put the industry in a better position to meet it.

Thank you to every attendee and speaker who made it happen. See you next year.

#PlasticsIndustry #FoodPackaging #PlasticPackaging

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Food safety, transparency, and regulation are shifting fast. At FDCPMC, a high-caliber panel put the real-world implications front and center.

Moderated by Devon Hill of Keller and Heckman—Paul Honigfort, Jensen Jose, Tom Neltner, and Bethany Woods brought perspectives from across the supply chain and advocacy space on GRAS reform, food contact materials, and ingredient safety.

#FoodSafety #PlasticsIndustry #FDCPMC

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PLASTICS SVP of Sustainability Patrick Krieger moderated a conversation with Callahan Kilgore of @FTIConsulting to bring attendees up to speed with several recent factors impacting plastics packaging.

For the plastics and packaging industry, knowing what's coming—and why—is the first step to responding effectively.

#FoodSafety #ConsumerInsights #PlasticsIndustry #FDCPMC #FoodPackaging

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If you're selling food-contact materials into Europe, it has been a year to pay close attention.

At FDCPMC, Hazel O'Keeffe—Partner at @Keller_Heckman's Brussels office—walked attendees through the EU's shifting regulatory landscape for food contact materials, straight from the source.

#FoodContact #EURegulation #FoodSafety #PlasticPackaging #FDCPMC

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U.S. exports of recyclable plastics fell 24.6% year-over-year in Q1 2026—but the story isn't just slowdown. Domestic recycling capacity is growing, USMCA partners remain central, and China's role continues to shrink. Here's what the numbers show. 🔗

#PlasticsIndustry #Recycling #TradeData
https://t.co/UhTe82TKuu

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You can’t take full advantage of today’s sessions on an empty stomach!

Thank you to our lunch sponsor @SteptoeLLP for providing attendees and staff with fuel to get everyone through the afternoon stretch.

What has been your favorite session so far?

#PlasticsIndustry #PlasticPackaging #Cosmetics #Pharmaceuticals #FoodPackaging