Plastics help us to do more with less in many ways. Because they’re durable, lightweight, and versatile, plastics can help reduce waste and consume less energy. ACC’s Plastics Division supports sustainability initiatives that are conducted in accordance with principles that conserve resources and minimize the environmental and health impacts of plastics and plastic products.

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From Single Use to Reuse is the future of reusable plastic

Ever think you’d be wearing recycled plastic bottles? Today’s used plastics can become tomorrow’s new products like new bottles, jackets, or playground equipment. With a circular economy, we can turn old products into new possibilities!

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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.

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Plastics Statistics

The Plastics Industry Producers Statistics Group (PIPS) provides relevant, timely, comprehensive and extensive business statistics on the plastic resins industry.

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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.