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News May 18, 2017

Plastics Makers Welcome New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and The Prince of Wales’s International Sustainability Unit today jointly announced the $2 million “New Plastics Economy Innovation Prize,” funded by U.S. Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt.

News May 18, 2017

New Report Shows Potential for Major Appalachian Petrochemical Industry

Shale-Related Investment Could Create Jobs, Help Re-Energize Manufacturing.

News May 17, 2017

ACC Continues Strong Opposition to DTSC’s Proposed Priority Products Designation For Spray Polyurethane Foam Insulation At Public Hearing

The California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) today hosted a public hearing for comments on its proposal to list spray polyurethane foam insulation (SPF) materials containing unreacted methylene diphenyl diisocyanates (MDI).

News May 16, 2017

U.S. Government Laboratory Determines Plastics-to-Fuel Technology Helps Reduce GHG Emissions, Save Water, and Conserve Traditional Fuels

The analysis clearly determines that plastics-to-fuel (PTF) technology is a viable and beneficial materials management option.

News May 11, 2017

ACC Applauds Confirmation of USTR Lighthizer

ACC and our members applaud the confirmation of Ambassador Lighthizer, who has a long history of advocating in support of industries that create jobs and drive economic growth.

News May 10, 2017

ACC Disappointed in Senate Vote on Methane Rule, Looks Forward to Action by Administration

ACC issued the following statement in response to today’s Senate vote regarding a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) rule to regulate methane venting and flaring from oil and gas operations on public lands.

News May 05, 2017

Plastics Makers Welcome Florida Bill That Will Help Increase Recovery of Post-Use Non-Recycled Plastics

The Florida House and Senate passed Resource Recovery and Management (HB335). The American Chemistry Council’s Plastics Division welcomed the legislation and issued the following statement.

News May 03, 2017

ACC Honors BASF with Award for Outstanding Employee Safety Initiative

Award presented at annual Responsible Care® Conference & Expo.

News May 02, 2017

New Study Challenges Formaldehyde Cancer Findings

Data challenges EPA analysis of health risk.

News May 02, 2017

Research Shows No Link Between Formaldehyde and Leukemia

Published study wins prestigious Kammer Award.

News Apr 25, 2017

ACC’s Responsible Care® and AWO’s Responsible Carrier Program® Extend Environmental, Health, Safety and Security Cooperation

The AWO and ACC have renewed for three years a Memorandum of Agreement to promote environmental, health, safety and security performance.

News Apr 24, 2017

Chemicals Industry Leaders Honored For Exceptional Environmental, Health, Safety Initiatives

Today, at the 2017 Responsible Care Conference & Expo, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) recognizes chemical industry leaders for exceptional performance in chemical management, including environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) initiatives.

News Apr 24, 2017

ACC Announces 2017 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award Winners

At the 2017 Responsible Care Conference and Expo this week, the American Chemistry Council (ACC) honored 15 of its member companies and partners for implementing energy efficiency improvements in 2016. ACC presented a total of 51 awards to these companies, 17 of which were deemed programs of “Exceptional Merit.”

News Apr 18, 2017

ACC Publishes 2017 Statistical Reference Book on Plastic Resins

ACC has just released the 2017 edition of its statistical reference book on plastic resins, Resin Review.

News Apr 18, 2017

Transportation Safety Leaders Recognized for Efforts to Help Protect Communities

TRANSCAER® is proud to announce the 2016 award recipients for their outstanding commitment to helping communities across the country.

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