Plastics Industry Association: Earth Day Reaffirms Year-Round Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

Washington, D.C. – Today, the Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) celebrates the progress being made across the plastics value chain to build a more sustainable, circular future—not just on Earth Day, but every day around the globe. From investments in all forms of recycling to the development of lighter, more efficient materials that reduce waste and emissions, the industry is consistently driving innovation to keep plastic in the circular economy and out of the environment.

“Sustainability isn’t a one-day effort, but a daily commitment across our industry,” said Patrick Krieger, PLASTICS’ Senior Vice President of Sustainability and Policy. “On Earth Day, we’re proud to spotlight the real solutions already at work—from the engineers designing products with longer life cycles and lower environmental impact to the people operating recycling facilities. The plastics industry is advancing technology, reducing waste, strengthening U.S. manufacturing, and supporting a more robust recycling infrastructure that sustains jobs across the country.”

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) supports the entire plastics supply chain, including Equipment Suppliers, Material Suppliers, Processors, and Recyclers, representing over one million workers in our $519 billion U.S. industry. PLASTICS advances the priorities of our members who are dedicated to investing in technologies that improve capabilities and advances in recycling and sustainability and providing essential products that allow for the protection and safety of our lives. Since 1937, PLASTICS has been working to make its members, and the eighth largest U.S. manufacturing industry, more globally competitive while supporting circularity through educational initiatives, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.