33 News & Press Releases found
American Chemistry Council (ACC) News
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Global Chemicals Output Falls Sharply In January
Led by a large decline in China due to the effects of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Global Chemical Production Regional Index (Global CPRI) shows that global chemicals production fell by 1.0 percent ...
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Plastic waste problem is real, so is the solution
Rolling Stone magazine this week published an article called “Planet Plastic,” focused on the problem of plastic waste. The American Chemistry Council issued the following statement, which may be attributed to Keith Christman, ...
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EWG Approach “No Better Than Chance” At Predicting Carcinogens
Today, the American Chemistry Council issued the following statement in response to the most recent analysis by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) on per- and poly-fluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS): “The EWG analysis published today is ...
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ACC Testifies in Support of Federal Policies to Modernize Recycling Infrastructure, Eliminate Waste
ACC today reiterated its support for bipartisan policies aimed at modernizing our national recycling infrastructure in testimony before the House Committee on Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment and Climate Change. Keith Christman, ...
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New Automotive Roadmap Further Aligns Industry on Steps to Develop Mobility Solutions
An updated roadmap released today will help automakers and their suppliers invent mobility solutions that can meet the demands of the revolution underway in personal mobility. The new roadmap, Automotive Plastics and Polymer Composites: A ...
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Chemical Activity Barometer Rose in February
The Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), a leading economic indicator created by the American Chemistry Council (ACC), rose 0.4 percent in February on a three-month moving average (3MMA) basis following a 0.7 percent gain in January. On a ...
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EPA Assistant Administrator Alexandra Dunn Announced As 2020 GlobalChem Keynote Speaker
ACC today announced that EPA Assistant Administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) Alexandra Dapolito Dunn will deliver the keynote speech at this year’s Global Chemical Regulations Conference and ...
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U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Start 2020 on a Solid Note
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) reported a solid start to the year for U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes, with a 0.5 percent headline gain in January following a 0.7 percent gain in December. Of the 28 specialty chemical segments ACC ...
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Legislation Would Lead to Increased Environmental Impacts
Today, U.S. Senator Tom Udall and U.S. Representative Alan Lowenthal introduced legislation designed to address plastic waste. The American Chemistry Council responded with the following statement, which may be attributed to Keith Christman, ...
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American Chemistry Council Welcomes Two New Responsible Care Partner Companies
The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Board of Directors approved the addition of two new Responsible Care® Partner companies – Matchmaker Logistics, Inc.and Packwell– at its February meeting in Washington, ...
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ACC Releases January 2020 Resin Production and Sales Statistics
U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.9 billion pounds during January 2020, an increase of 5.4 percent compared to the same month in 2019, according to statistics released today by the American Chemistry Council (ACC). Sales and captive ...
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ACC Comments on EPA Proposed Rules for Prioritization and Risk Evaluation under Lautenberg Act
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed rules for Procedures for Prioritization of Chemicals and Risk Evaluation as required by the Frank R. ...
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Study: Municipal Solid Waste Could Contribute Significant Supply of Alternative Energy to U.S. Businesses, Communities
A new study conducted by the Earth Engineering Center (EEC) of Columbia University has found that if all of the municipal solid waste (MSW) that is currently put into landfills each year in the United States were diverted to ...
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New Yorkers To Speak Out Against `Polystyrene Ban` On City Hall Steps
The following is being released by the American Chemistry Council: WHAT: On Wednesday, a bill is expected to be introduced to the City Council that bans the use of polystyrene foam foodservice in New York City. This ban will negatively impact ...
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Recycling Campaign Yields Impressive Results Statewide
Partners in a public-private initiative gathered at the State Capitol in Sacramento today to celebrate the Plastics. Too Valuable to Waste. Recycle.™ campaign, which began in 2007. Together, the various programs and partners across the state ...
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American Chemistry Council, NYS Chemical Alliance and The Business Council of NYS to Host Policy Forum in Albany on New York´s Energy Future
The American Chemistry Council (ACC), the New York State Chemical Alliance and The Business Council of New York State, Inc. will host a policy forum later this month with business leaders and public officials from across the state of New York ...
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ACC Applauds New York City´s Announcement of Expanded Plastics Recycling Program
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today released the following statement regarding the New York City Department of Sanitation announcement of an expanded plastics recycling initiative: "The American Chemistry Council commends the new plastics ...
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New Study Details Economic And Environmental Costs Of NYC Polystyrene Ban
A new study released today finds that the ban on polystyrene foam proposed by the Bloomberg Administration will cost city businesses, consumers and tax payers nearly $100 million per year by nearly doubling food service product costs, and do little ...
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Plastics Makers: We Welcome Opportunity to Explore Recycling Polystyrene Foam in New York City
News reports indicate that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may propose restrictions on the use of polystyrene foam foodservice products in New York City, ostensibly as a way to increase recycling rates. American Chemistry Council (ACC) vice president of ...
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ACC Welcomes Sen. Murkowski´s Energy Blueprint
The American Chemistry Council released the following statement in response to Sen. Lisa Murkowski`s (R-AK) release of an energy blueprintthat calls for a dramatic boost in the production of energy resources and new energy efficiency initiatives: ...