Industries Urged to Weigh in on Global Plastics Restrictions

Companies that make, use, dispose, and recycle plastics must participate in international efforts to restrict plastic waste and chemicals used to make plastic, because the policies will affect how they do business, industry officials say.

Recent and predicted global restrictions on plastic were among the topics discussed this week at the Global Chemical Regulations Conference. The annual meeting was attended by companies such as Exxon Mobil Corp., Occidental Chemical Corp., Royal Dutch Shell plc, as well as law, consulting, and chemical testing firms, U.S. and international government agencies.

Industry engagement in plastic policy initiatives is essential, said speakers including Anastasia ...