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Global Plastics Summit Features Policymakers from RI, AK, and TX

Oct 12, 2020
The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) and IHS Markit announced that their eighth annual Global Plastics Summit (GPS) will be held virtually, October 21–23, 2020. 
 
The summit will bring together plastic industry experts and thought leaders from around the world for a comprehensive outlook and review of the industry in 2020 and beyond. It will feature presentations from industry-leading producers, processors and brand owners, as well as economists, elected officials, and innovators. 
 
U.S. Senators Dan Sullivan and Sheldon Whitehouse will be sitting down for a discussion at GPS to talk about the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act and the next steps that could take place in marine debris cleanup and prevention. 
 
WHO:
  • Tony Radoszewski, CEO & President, Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) 
  • Nick Vafiadis, Vice President, Plastics, IHS Markit
  • Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK)
  • Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)
  • Representative Kevin Brady (R-TX 8th District)  
 
WHAT:             Global Plastics Summit 2020
The event features three days of high-value content with more than 20 sessions including, industry training workshops and two new dedicated tracks, bringing you the latest innovations and developments in flexible and rigid packaging.
 
 
WHEN:            Wednesday, October 21 – Friday, October 23, 2020
 
WHERE:         Online here
 
Attendance is free for verified media. If you are interested in coordinating an interview or you want to receive the media registration code, please contact Elleni Almandrez, Associate Director, Communications at PLASTICS at ealmandrez@plasticsindustry.org.
 
 
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