The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) represents the entire plastics supply chain, globally — from materials and equipment suppliers to processors, converters and recyclers. PLASTICS has been working to make its members and the industry more globally competitive while advancing recycling and sustainability. 

To help your business thrive, PLASTICS provides valuable connections to industry peers, exclusive economic data, the latest standards and regulatory information, and a voice in every state and the nation’s capital. 

PLASTICS’ Flexible Vinyl Products Division (FVPD) represents all member companies working with polyvinyl chloride, specifically within the flexible vinyl industry. FVPD works for the benefit of all industry companies regardless of end-market applications. It provides technical education to support innovations in vinyl products, provides regulatory support and advocacy at every level of government, and offers economic intel in the vinyl industry.  

To learn more about PLASTICS’ education initiatives, industry-leading insights, events, policy advocacy, and the largest plastics trade show in the Americas, NPE: The Plastics Show, visit plasticsindustry.org.

The Vinyl Sustainability Council (VSC) is a voluntary membership organization that is taking a leadership role in uniting the industry to advance sustainable performance throughout the vinyl value chain.

Based on an industry stakeholder materiality assessment, the VSC focuses its efforts in three impact categories: Landfill Diversion, Health and Safety, and Emissions. Together, VSC members are establishing baselines and determining goals to track and report on the vinyl industry’s progress.

The VSC launched +Vantage Vinyl™, the U.S. first-ever industry-wide sustainability initiative that verifies VSC member companies that are making sustainability advancements within each of the impact categories. +Vantage Vinyl-verified companies are verified by an independent third-party and are awarded the use of the +Vantage Vinyl mark to signify they are contributing to the industry goals and reporting their progress on an annual basis.

VSC membership includes, and is open to, companies and organization throughout the vinyl/PVC value chain including: resin, compound and additive manufacturers, vinyl product manufacturers, extruders, recyclers, equipment manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.