Press release submitted on behalf of PLASTICS.

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS), Washington, D.C., released the following statement supporting Congressman Crenshaw (R-TX) and Chairman Palmer’s (R-AL) introduction of the Recycling Technology Innovation Act, legislation that will provide regulatory clarity for advanced recycling technologies.

“The plastics industry is committed to recycling more and keeping valuable materials in the circular economy—and advanced recycling technologies are essential to achieving those goals,” said Matt Seaholm, president and CEO of the Plastics Industry Association. “Today, inconsistent interpretations of the Clean Air Act create regulatory uncertainty that slows investment and innovation. The Recycling Technology Innovation Act delivers much-needed clarity by ensuring advanced recycling is regulated as manufacturing and aligning federal policy with what most states already recognize. This commonsense approach strengthens U.S. manufacturing, supports American jobs and keeps valuable materials in our economy and out of the environment.”

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 $551 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 including Recycling is Real, industry-leading insights and events, convening opportunities and policy advocacy, including the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show.

For more information, visit www.plasticsindustry.org.