Plastics are nowadays at the center of public attention; however, objective and reliable information about them is rarely to be found, whether in media coverage or school textbooks. What prevails is a negative message built upon emotions and false information. Nonetheless, plastics, as multifunctional materials with virtually unlimited possible applications, play a significant role in achieving the objectives of sustainable development, energy saving, climate and environment protection, safety and health protection, as well as the progress of civilization. Therefore, the communications activities carried out by PlasticsEurope Polska have always been at pains to popularize a sound knowledge of plastics, not only by publishing articles and reports, issuing press releases or giving interviews, but by other means as well. Such activities involve not only regular educational activity covering programs for primary and secondary schools, but also ongoing cooperation with universities and member companies, organizing and supporting information actions and campaigns, and participating in local and international educational projects.
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