Plastics
BY: Michael P. Hickey
Plastics are everywhere and in almost everything. They make airplanes, cars and boats lighter and more efficient, provide containers for food and beverages, and create better, but cheaper, medical devices and equipment. Even children’s toys are sturdier, safer and affordable because of plastics technology. In fact, most of our kitchen appliances, and other items throughout the home, rely on plastics. They are a part of our everyday life. The magnitude of the industry is significant in terms of the economy, jobs, wages, capital investment and new capital circulation in the local economy and in global trade benefits. more....