The Institute’s Plastics Make It Possible Collection documents a public relations campaign sponsored by the American Plastics Council, an industry trade association. The collection includes 12 magazine advertisements, an educational video produced for 5th-8th graders, and a “Resolve to Recycle Plastics” T-shirt made of recycled polyester. The collection was assembled through small purchases in September 2025.
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Take Another Look At Plastic advertisement, 1992
- Some Benefits Of Plastic Last For Only Half A Second
- 1992
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring two people in a car with deployed airbags. The ad promotes the use of plastic in life-saving products such as airbags, bike helmets, fire-resistant clothing, and…
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1999
- Defense Dept.
- 1999
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring various food packaging. The ad explains how plastic food packaging can be your line of defense against food spoiling or tampering.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Food--Safety measures, Food--Packaging, Plastics in packaging
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 2001
- 2001
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a person riding a mountain bike. The ad praises the use of plastic safety gear and how it can promote safety while still being fearless.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Bicycle helmets, Personal protective equipment, Children in advertising
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1999
- Crash Diet
- 1999
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a plastic soft drink bottle hitting a surface. The ad boasts how plastic liter bottles are slimmer, lighter, and shatter-resistant, thus being a superior form of…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics in packaging, Soft drinks
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1995
- Plastics. An Important Part Of Your Healthy Diet.
- 1995
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring food stored in plastic packaging. The text praises how plastic food storage prevents food from spoiling quickly.
Beginning in 1993, the American Plastics…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Food--Storage
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Take Another Look At Plastic advertisement, 1993
- How To Save The Planet And The Picnic At The Same Time.
- 1993
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring food on a picnic blanket in plastic packaging and food storage. The text praises how plastic keeps food fresh and is environmentally friendly.
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics--Environmental aspects, Plastics--Recycling, Food--Storage
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Plastic Makes It Possible advertisement, 1993
- A little plastic packaging can help prevent bruising.
- 1993
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring children playing football. The ad highlights how, from egg cartons to sports equipment, plastic can be used to keep people safe.
Beginning in 1993, the American…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Sporting goods, Plastics in packaging
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 2001
- I want to share in her happiness.
- 2001
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a child playing with her grandfather. The ad highlights how plastics used in hip replacements or hearing aids can enhance your life.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics in medicine, Children in advertising
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Plastic Makes It Possible advertisement, 1994
- You Never Appreciate Some Plastic Until It's Broken.
- 1994
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a bottle of cold medicine with a broken plastic seal. The ad argues that the durability of plastic packaging is essential to safety in sports gear,…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics in packaging
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 2003
- Took two bullets to the chest. Ruined a good shirt.
- 2003
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a police officer and highlighting how plastic enhances and protects lives. It explains how plastics are used in safety equipment like bullet-resistant vests,…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Police, Body armor
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Take Another Look At Plastic advertisement, 1992
- Your New Carpeting May Already Be In Your Refrigerator
- 1992
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring a fridge filled with food in plastic packaging. The text praises plastic recycling and gives examples of products that are produced from plastic bottles.
…- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics--Recycling, Polystyrene
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Plastics Make It Possible advertisement, 1995
- Would You Believe The Jug On The Right Is 45% Lighter?
- 1995
Advertisement by the American Plastics Council, featuring two gallons of milk. The ad boasts that plastic packaging is lightweight, shatter-resistant, and comes with a tamper-evident seal.
Beginning in 1993, the…
- Creator Of Work American Plastics Council
- Subject American Plastics Council, Plastics, Plastics in packaging, Plastics--Environmental aspects, Food--Packaging
