The Story of Plastics is Evolving

and We’re Writing the Next Chapter

Join America’s Plastic Makers in supporting smarter policies, sustainable progress, and U.S.-based plastic innovation.

What’s New

On Air: Advanced Recycling and American Manufacturing

Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers, joins the Peggy Smedley Show to talk about advanced recycling and the future of American manufacturing.

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American Plastic Manufacturing

Plastic innovation creates jobs and strengthens supply chains. With smart policy, we can expand U.S. manufacturing and recycling—and deliver the next generation of American-made solutions.

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Recycling Progress & Possibilities

What’s working—and what’s next—in plastics recycling? Learn how better data, collaboration, and policy can improve recycling rates across the U.S.

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Sustainably Speaking Podcast

Innovators, leaders, and scientists rethinking recycling, shaping our future, and solving big problems? There’s a podcast for that.

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Global Agreement on Plastic Pollution: How Should It Work?

America’s Plastic Makers and plastic producers around the world support a strong global agreement to build a more sustainable, circular economy.

Our Vision & Ambition

Microplastics Research Analysis and Policy Insights

MicroplasticsInfo.org provides clear, evidence-based analysis of microplastics research and offers insights into policy solutions.

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Get to Know America’s Plastic Makers

Meet the change makers leading sustainable innovation in plastics.

Plastic by the Numbers

Plastics power American jobs, industry, and innovation—and recycling keeps those benefits growing at home.

Go Deeper: How Plastics Strengthen Our Economy

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Learn how you can help support U.S. plastics manufacturing and recycling.

Our Advocacy Work

We’re working with policymakers at all levels—local to global—to advance innovation and
keep plastic in our economy and out of the environment.

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