SPI Bioplastics Council – The SPI Bioplastics Council is a special interest group focused on the development of bioplastics as an integral part of the plastics industry through: Educating the plastics industry, government and value chain. Articulating clear and consistent descriptions of the different bioplastics options. Providing strategic advice to the plastics industry, government and value chain and promote harmonization of environmental policies. http://www.plasticsindustry.org/BPC/
SPI – Founded in 1937, SPI is the plastics industry trade association representing the third largest manufacturing industry in the United States. SPI’s member companies represent the entire plastics industry supply chain, including processors, machinery and equipment manufacturers and raw materials suppliers. The U.S. plastics industry employs nearly 1 million workers and provides nearly $327 billion in annual shipments. http://www.plasticsindustry.org/
Reverse Logistics Association – We are a trade association focused on Third Party Service Providers to whom OEMs, ODMs, Branded and Retail companies outsource. The Reverse Logistics Association monitors thousands of 3PSPs worldwide who are providing Aftermarket Supply Chain services, while supporting the outsourcing needs of OEM, ODM, Branded and Retail companies. http://www.reverselogisticstrends.com
USDA BioPreferred program was created by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (2002 Farm Bill), and expanded by the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill). The purpose is to increase the purchase and use of biobased products. The United States Department of Agriculture manages the program. http://www.biopreferred.gov/