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News Jul 16, 2018 ACC Releases May 2018 Resin Production and Sales Statistics U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.3 billion pounds during May 2018.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Jul 13, 2018 Reducing Food Waste Through Plastic Packaging Foods without packaging are thrown out uneaten more often than foods protected by packaging.
News Jul 12, 2018 ACC Welcomes House Companion Bill Requiring Congressional Approval for Section 232 Tariff Increases The following statement may be attributed to American Chemistry Council (ACC) President and CEO, Cal Dooley.
News Jul 11, 2018 Plastics Makers Welcome Innovations in Foodservice Packaging Design and Sustainability, and Emphasize Need for Comprehensive Collection of Waste in Developing Countries Scientists have determined the vast majority of ocean plastics come from rapidly developing regions where a growing need for modern materials has outpaced systems to manage waste.
News Jul 11, 2018 ACC Responds to Announcement of Additional Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Goods ACC and its members remain hopeful that the U.S. and China can resolve their differences and prevent further harm to U.S. manufacturers.
News Jul 11, 2018 Monograph 122 Findings Further Highlight Need for Dr. Weiderpass to Spearhead Reform of Program Coalition urges current IARC Director Dr. Wild to defer preamble revision process till 2019.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Jul 09, 2018 Our Breath Causes Cancer - Really? Of course not. EPA’s revised draft IRIS assessment must be scientifically sound and pass a reality check! EPA's proposed 2010 risk value suggests that human breath poses an unacceptable risk of cancer.
News Jul 09, 2018 ECHA RAC Concludes That DINP Does Not Warrant Classification for Reproductive Toxicity ECHA’s recent announcement followed a proposal by Denmark in February 2015 to reexamine DINP.
News Jul 06, 2018 Scientific Evidence Demonstrates Formaldehyde Does Not Cause Leukemia The overwhelming weight of scientific evidence clearly demonstrates formaldehyde does cause leukemia. The science shows the draft IRIS document is just plain wrong – closer to science fiction than sound science.
News Jun 30, 2018 Industry, Labor Launch Ads Highlighting Rep. Filemon Vela Ads focus on Vela’s strong economic record.
News Jun 30, 2018 ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. Peter Roskam Ads emphasize Roskam’s leadership for Illinois workers and small businesses.
News Jun 30, 2018 Industry, Labor Launch Ads Highlighting Representative Kurt Schrader Ads focus on Schrader’s strong economic record.
News Jun 30, 2018 Industry, Labor Launch Ads Highlighting Rep. Collin Peterson Ads focus on Peterson’s strong record on the economy.
News Jun 30, 2018 ACC Launches Ads Supporting Rep. Kevin Yoder Ads emphasize Yoder’s leadership on the challenges facing Kansas communities.
News Jun 30, 2018 ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Rep. Jeff Denham Ads emphasize Denham’s work for California’s workers and businesses.
