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News Nov 20, 2019 ASHRAE and American Chemistry Council Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Advance Sustainability in the Building Sector The agreement defines parameters on how the two organizations will collaborate more closely to continue promoting the advancements of a more sustainable built environment.
News Nov 19, 2019 American Chemistry Council Joins International WELL Building Institute as Keystone Member Joins more than 110 members to collaborate and advance health & wellness in buildings.
News Nov 18, 2019 NAFRA Responds to Recent NGO Claims About Flame Retardant Use in Electronics NAFRA is committed to collaborating with downstream users, retailers, brand owners, and government regulators to support the safe manufacture and use of consumer products and to reinforce the value flame retardants bring to fire safety.
News Nov 14, 2019 U.S. Recyclers Increasing Domestic Investments and Responding to China’s Export Policy America’s plastics makers are deeply committed to increasing plastics reuse, recycling and recovery, and we’re not surprised with the recent decline given the widespread impacts of China’s “National Sword” policy, which has curtailed Asian markets for U.S. recyclers
Infographics and Fact Sheets Nov 12, 2019 High Phthalates: Make Many Products You Use Every Day Possible High phthalates, such as DINP and DIDP, make a wide variety of products that Americans and people around the world use every day possible.
News Nov 11, 2019 Proposed California Ballot Initiative Unnecessary The CA Legislature is working with a variety of stakeholders to craft legislation (SB 54/AB 1080) that would set unprecedented collection, recovery and waste reduction rates for single-use packaging.
News Nov 08, 2019 American Chemistry Council Approves Seven New Members; One Responsible Care® Partner “ACC’s continued growth reflects the sustained and historic expansion and strength of the domestic chemical industry,” said ACC President and CEO Chris Jahn.
News Nov 08, 2019 Huntsman Chairman, President, and CEO to Become New Officer of American Chemistry Council The ACC announces newest board officer, Huntsman Chairman, President and CEO Peter Huntsman.
Infographics and Fact Sheets Nov 05, 2019 Chemical Safety and Security Fact Sheet ACC and its member companies are dedicated to protecting the safety of our employees, our contractors and the people who live and work around our operations.
News Nov 04, 2019 Draft Legislation from Senator Udall and Representative Lowenthal Misses the Mark Suggestions, such as a moratorium on new plastic facilities, would impact the availability of plastic for all uses, including those which save finite resources and reduce greenhouse gas.
Oct 30, 2019 What is Chemical Recycling? Chemical recycling typically alters the physical form of used plastics, either by dissolving the plastic with chemicals or using heat to break down plastics into their original components.
News Oct 29, 2019 Chemical Activity Barometer Falls in October The CAB signals a pronounced slowdown in U.S. commerce through the second quarter of 2020.
