Inspiring meaningful discussions about the importance of plastics. We’re transparent. We’re proud to tell our story. This Is Plastics.
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Welcome to ThisIsPlastics.com. We want to inspire meaningful discussions about the importance of plastics - and the importance of solving plastic waste with industry-driven solutions.
#DYK Iconic movies like Titanic and Pearl Harbor all use some form of #plastic in their award-winning films. 🎬 See how #plastic plays a role in the entertainment industry: bit.ly/3IwoDkY
This is what a #circulareconomy is all about! ♻️👇
Advanced recycling harnesses the power of science to convert used plastics into new products that can be recycled again and again. ♻️ 👍
Want to know more? Visit saveplastic.ca
#SavePlastic #SavePlasticCanada #CircularEconomy #AdvancedRecycling #Science
There’s so much #recycling can do for us and our #environment. And it helps create a #circulareconomy!
#AdvancedRecycling gives plastic a new life. By breaking down hard-to-recycle plastics into building blocks, this process complements mechanical recycling by doing what traditional #recycling cannot. Excited about this tech's future.
How can #plastic help those who have hearing/visual impairment, & physical disabilities? 🦻🦾👁️ Learn about its use in new and #innovative technologies: bit.ly/3ig1VCW
How did the U.S. #plastics industry, throughout the supply chain, perform in 2022? @PercPineda, PhD, Chief Economist @PLASTICS_US explains it in 7 charts. bit.ly/3X2lZay
Afraid that #plastics aren’t #recyclable? Learn about #advanced #recycling and how it can break down and transform the material into other products! ♻️ #innovation
Advanced Recycling: Looking Beyond Pyrolysis for innovation in #ChemicalRecycling ptonline.com/articles/advanc… - #Hydrochemolytic is set to play a role. @novaInstitut @SreeparnaDas20 #CircularPlastics #CircularCarbons
Inefficient packaging causes #foodwaste, which is why #innovative materials that can be #recycled and #repurposed, like #plastic, are used to help preserve #food quality and prevent additional wasted food. 🥑🍞🍕🍓 Learn more: bit.ly/3jpSW29.
Check out how #advanced #recycling is an #innovative way to #recycle more #plastics. #recyclingisreal 👇
😎 Advanced recycling is expanding the types and amount of plastic that gets recycled. One example: demo eyeglass lenses.
@WarbyParker is working with @EastmanRenew to remake these lenses into material for new frames. bit.ly/3hEYy8a
Believe it or not, #plastics increase the safety of winter sports. Safety gear and helmets for skiing ⛷️ or snowboarding 🏂 all incorporate some form of #plastic in their equipment design because it’s durable and lightweight. Read more: bit.ly/3jsAUMN.
Building homes from #recycled #plastics is exactly what this Norwegian start-up is doing to combat a housing crisis. #circulareconomy #recyclingisreal
These 'trashy' homes in Norway are built from recycled plastics. (World Economic Forum) #Environment #Recycling @wef
Planning your New Year’s resolution? 🎉 How about #recycling more to make an impact on our environment and help create a #circulareconomy? 🌎 Learn about all the innovative #recycling efforts across the nation here: bit.ly/3WmBjP9. #recyclingisreal
How do food banks keep food safe? Read how #plastic packaging supports access to safe food and basic goods. 🥫 #foodsecurity bit.ly/3WxQHs0.
This year’s holiday travel is expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. Learn how #plastic help to make your travel safe and more sustainable. ☃️ ✈️ 🚆 🚗 #Holidaytravel bit.ly/3HZ6vQj.
#Plastic #recycling innovations like @TrashCon help reduce waste and support a #circulareconomy. ♻️ #recyclingisreal
How do you make use of plastic that can’t be recycled?
Learn more about how TrashCon is fighting back against waste on UpLink: bit.ly/3YirFi5 @WEFUpLink @TrashConLabs @PlasticImpact
Did you know that there are hundreds of types of #plastic? Learn about each kind and how they meet the demands of specific products. bit.ly/3V4lbR4.
How do #plastic bans impact the #economy? 💰 Learn how these bans have unintended consequences. bit.ly/3FYSL6y.
#ICYMI: Last week, CEO of Plastics Industry Association @mjseaholm testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on the impact and lifechanging use of #plastics. Watch here: bit.ly/3WgJkFC
What are #microplastics and how can we prevent them from ending up in our oceans? Learn all you need to know about these small #plastic particles. #recyclingisreal bit.ly/3uVFPrR.