To accomplish the goals of the organization, PAZ has a number of ongoing initiatives. Click below to read more about each project. A regional study has been undertaken as a part of this initiative to document the actual costs and compare them to other regions of the country. Partnering with the WV Division of Environmental Protection, PAZ has helped to initiate a first-ever Permitting Handbook for the state that is useful for all industries, not just polymers.
Ongoing attention is given to environmental issues that effect the industry.
Marketing the Zone. PAZ has created a unique approach to marketing by partnering with existing businesses, utility and transportation companies, and nationally recognized polymers organizations. This initiative is aimed at de-manufacturing discarded computer cases and recycling the plastics materials from them for reuse. An important need in any economic development effort, a ready supply of trained workers is vital to the success of the polymers industry in West Virginia. The Workforce Development initiative puts PAZ in touch with public schools, colleges, and other trainers in the area to provide training and retraining.