New Report Shows U.S. Manufacturing’s Deep Dependence on Plastic
A new economic analysis by the American Chemistry Council reveals that plastic is indispensable to critical U.S. industries – from automotive and aerospace to healthcare and electronics – that employ nearly 5 million Americans and pay over $391 billion in U.S. wages. These critical industries are reliant on plastic and cannot operate without a robust and reliable supply.
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A new economic analysis by the American Chemistry Council shows that plastics are vital to America’s modern manufacturing in critical industries. Nearly 27% of all U.S. manufacturing output comes from sectors where plastics constitute 5% or more of material inputs. From electronics and medical devices to vehicles and space exploration, these industries depend on a reliable supply of plastic materials.
This week, Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment. He spoke about the critical role plastics play in U.S. manufacturing and introduced a forward-looking plan to strengthen the nation’s plastic recycling system.
“Plastic is versatile, cost-effective, and essential,” says Eisenberg. “It’s critical to American innovation, from life-saving medical equipment to safer, lighter cars. But to strengthen U.S. supply chains, we need to modernize recycling and embrace policies that drive more recycled plastic into the market.”
The Three Point Plan urges lawmakers to:
- Recognize advanced recycling as manufacturing and count plastic produced this way as recycled content.
- Establish federal recycling standards to create consistency and scale plastic recycling.
- Assert American leadership in crafting a global agreement on curbing plastic waste.
Plastic manufacturing supports 670,000 U.S. jobs and pays nearly $50 billion in annual wages. With the right policies in place, this industry can continue to grow while also building a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Read more about ACC’s Plastics in American Manufacturing Report.
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Plastics are vital to U.S. manufacturing! A new American Chemistry Council analysis shows industries relying on plastics generate nearly 27% of all U.S. manufacturing output, ranging from medical devices to space exploration.
This week, America's Plastic Makers President Ross Eisenberg testified on plastics' critical role and unveiled a 3-point plan to boost recycling & strengthen supply chains:
- Recognize advanced recycling as manufacturing.
- Establish federal recycling standards to create consistency.
- Assert American leadership in crafting global plastic policies.
This industry supports 670,000 U.S. jobs and $50B in wages. Let's establish the right policies for a sustainable, resilient economy! Read more about ACC’s Plastics in American Manufacturing Report:
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Plastics are vital to U.S. #manufacturing! New ACC analysis: Industries relying on #plastics generate ~27% of US output, from medical devices to space. America's Plastic Makers President unveiled a 3-point plan to boost recycling & strengthen supply chains. Read the report.
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New Economic Analysis Shows U.S. Manufacturing’s Deep Dependence on Plastic
A new economic analysis by the American Chemistry Council shows that plastics are vital to America’s modern manufacturing in critical industries. Nearly 27% of all U.S. manufacturing output comes from sectors where plastics constitute 5% or more of material inputs. From electronics and medical devices to vehicles and space exploration, these industries depend on a reliable supply of plastic materials.
The plastic resin sector also holds a nearly $22 billion trade surplus, making it one of the few U.S. industries that exports more than it imports.
This week, Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers, testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment. He spoke about the critical role plastics play in U.S. manufacturing and introduced a forward-looking plan to strengthen the nation’s plastic recycling system.
“Plastic is versatile, cost-effective, and essential,” says Eisenberg. “It’s critical to American innovation, from life-saving medical equipment to safer, lighter cars. But to strengthen U.S. supply chains, we need to modernize recycling and embrace policies that drive more recycled plastic into the market.”
The Three Point Plan urges lawmakers to:
- Recognize advanced recycling as manufacturing and count plastic produced this way as recycled content.
- Establish federal recycling standards to create consistency and scale plastic recycling.
- Assert American leadership in crafting a global agreement on curbing plastic waste.
Plastic manufacturing supports 670,000 U.S. jobs and pays nearly $50 billion in annual wages. With the right policies in place, this industry can continue to grow while also building a more sustainable and resilient economy.
Read more about ACC’s Plastics in American Manufacturing Report: https://plasticmakers.org/news/new-report-shows-u-s-manufacturings-deep-dependence-on-plastic-press/
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