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Learn More Recover & Repurpose: Keeping Plastics Out of the Environment Vision: a circular economy of plastics where they are recovered and repurposed instead of disposed. Learn More Plastic Packaging Facts Plastics are instrumental in developing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Explore the benefits and applications of plastic packaging. Your source for plastic packaging news, tools & data. Learn More Commitment to Finding Recovery Solutions for Flexible Plastic Packaging The Materials Recovery for the Future project provides leading members of the flexible plastic packaging value chain an opportunity to collaborate on a focused research program and a shared vision. Learn More Study Finds Plastics Reduce Environmental Costs New report from Trucost finds environmental costs of plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than alternative materials. Learn more Plastic Groups Center for the Polyurethane Industry Flexible Film Recycling Group (FFRG) Foam Sheathing Committee Chemical Recycling Alliance North American Modern Building Alliance (NAMBA) Plastics Foodservice Packaging Group (PFPG) Polycarbonate-BPA Global Group Plastics Statistics Major Markets Automotive Building and Construction Packaging Sustainability Recover & Repurpose Reducing Energy Use and GHG Emissions Solid Waste Reduction Marine Litter Life Cycle Plastics and Safety Consumer Benefits Studies and Information Reports and Studies Fact Sheets and Infographics Our Websites Plastics Statistics Plastics 101 FAQs Contact Us Allyson Wilson (202) 249-6623 Jennifer Killinger (202) 249-6619 The Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) represents leading manufacturers of plastic resins. We may not think about them often, but versatile plastics inspire countless innovations that help make life better, healthier and safer every day. For example, plastics make possible bicycle helmets and child safety seats. They’re in the airbags that protect us and the cell phones that connect us. And plastics help keep the foods we eat and serve our families safer and fresher than ever before. Our members are proud to manufacture materials that can help us to do more with less and contribute to a more efficient use of resources. These are just some of the ways plastics are helping to create a better planet and a safer world. Plastic Packaging Facts Plastics are instrumental in developing innovative, sustainable packaging solutions. Explore the benefits and applications of plastic packaging. Your source for plastic packaging news, tools & data. Conversations with Plastics News: Steve Russell, ACC American Chemistry Council Vice President Steve Russell talks with Plastics News about plastics recycling, marine debris and waste to energy technologies. Trucost Study Finds Plastics Reduce Environmental Costs by Nearly 4 Times A new study by Trucost finds the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than it would be if plastics were replaced with alternative materials. Related Resources News News 2018 Global Declaration on Marine Litter Progress Report This latest report shows the progress made by the global plastics industry to help provide solutions to the ocean plastic problem, in every region of the world. Learn More Plastics Statistics The Plastics Industry Producers Statistics Group (PIPS) provides relevant, timely, comprehensive and extensive business statistics on the plastic resins industry. Video Plastics Make It Possible Tiny House The Plastics Make it Possible® Tiny House shows how plastic building materials can reduce energy use, improve durability, and ease maintenance–while saving homeowners money on energy bills. 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