Louisiana Makes Plastic
From Baton Rouge to Lake Charles plastic helps power our economy, protect our people, and advance American innovation. And we make it right here in Louisiana.
Plastic’s Role in Louisiana’s Economy
Louisiana: A Powerhouse of Plastic Innovation
Plastic is a high-tech material shaped by chemistry, physics, and engineering—and Louisiana is a leader in producing it.
Louisiana is ranked among the top states in plastic production and sales and revenue, with a strong concentration of facilities that make the plastic materials essential to our way of life.
Support plastics manufacturing and recycling in Louisiana.
Plastic Powers Louisiana’s Most Important Industries
Plastic isn’t just a supporting player—it’s essential to Louisiana’s biggest industries.
Agribusiness
Lightweight plastic packaging keeps food fresh and reduces waste.
- Louisiana supplies 40% of America’s shrimp, 70% of oysters, and 90% of crawfish.
Life Sciences & Healthcare
From sterile lab equipment to medical implants, plastics save lives.
- Louisiana’s life sciences industry is growing rapidly—up 25% in five years.
Aerospace & Aviation
From space suits to airplane fuselages, plastic is critical.
- Nearly $10 billion in military spending supports 77,000 Louisiana jobs.
Louisiana Manufacturing Relies on Louisiana Workers (and Plastic)
Louisiana’s manufacturing success depends on innovation—and on people. Engineers, technicians, and scientists are rethinking how plastics are made, used, and remade—strengthening industries and communities statewide. Plastics don’t just power products; they power Louisiana’s manufacturing economy. The numbers tell the story:
118,000 employees in manufacturing statewide
$272 billion in goods shipped annually
7% of state jobs are in manufacturing
Louisiana Recycling Innovation= Jobs
U.S. plastic makers—including Louisianians—are investing billions in advanced recycling. These technologies turn used plastic back into valuable raw materials, helping recycle more of the ~90% of plastics not recycled today, creating jobs, and reducing landfill waste. But we need Congress to do its part to pave the way.
Send a letter to Washington urging support for plastic recycling innovation.