Plastics Industry to Host California Legislative Fly-In

The organization plans to discuss the future of plastics recycling and materials management with stakeholders.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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The Washington-based Plastics Industry Association (Plastics) will host a legislative fly-in at the California State Capitol in Sacramento on March 10. The organization says it will bring together industry leaders and policymakers to discuss the future of plastics recycling and sustainable materials management in the state.

Why it matters

California has long been a leader in environmental policy, and the plastics industry is seeking to work collaboratively with lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies that improve recycling outcomes while ensuring the products Californians rely on every day remain affordable and sustainable.

The details

Plastics says its leadership, joined by representatives from across the plastics value chain, will meet with state legislators to discuss the role plastics play in modern life and the importance of advancing practical policies that strengthen recycling systems, support innovation and improve how materials are recovered and reused.

  • The legislative fly-in will take place on March 10, 2026.

The players

Plastics Industry Association

A Washington-based organization representing the plastics industry.

Ivy Brittain

The regional director of state government affairs at Plastics.

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What they’re saying

“California has long been a leader in environmental policy, and the plastics industry shares the goal of building stronger, more effective recycling systems. By working collaboratively with lawmakers and stakeholders, we can advance policies that improve recycling outcomes while ensuring the products Californians rely on every day remain affordable and sustainable.”

— Ivy Brittain, Regional Director of State Government Affairs, Plastics Industry Association (recyclingtoday.com)

What’s next

The Plastics Industry Association plans to meet with state legislators in Sacramento to discuss the future of plastics recycling and sustainable materials management in California.

The takeaway

The plastics industry is seeking to collaborate with California lawmakers and stakeholders to advance policies that improve recycling outcomes and ensure the affordability and sustainability of the products Californians rely on every day.