Climate ChangeACC is working to reducing GHG emissions in our own processes while providing solutions that help society fight climate change.
Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
CPTD Panel GroupsThe Chemical Products and Technology Division (CPTD) represents more than 80 self-funded, chemical-specific groups focused on the business of chemistry.
Mar 18, 2020Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource CenterView activities underway by the chemical industry and to help provide resources to address and fight the impacts of COVID-19.
Countdown to Climate Summit BeginsACC members welcome the U.S. recommitment to the Paris Agreement. Climate change is a global challenge that requires long-term commitment and action by every segment of society.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News Nov 20, 2020 America’s Plastic Makers Applaud EPA’s First-Ever National Recycling Goal, Call on Congress to Support This shift to a more comprehensive national strategy will help create a stronger, more resilient domestic recycling system and help address plastic waste in the environment
News Nov 19, 2020 House Passage of “Plastics Act” Brings U.S. Closer to Directing More Resources to Help Address Marine Litter The PLASTICS Act will help reduce ocean plastics by encouraging innovative, market-based solutions, catalyzing private capital to enable the development of integrated waste management systems, and strengthening markets for recycled materials.
News Nov 17, 2020 America’s Plastic Makers Invite Collaboration with Congress to Help Create More Circular and Sustainable Systems for Plastics Collection and Recovery As part of its recognition of America Recycles Day, America’s plastic makers called on Congress to work with industry to prioritize recycling legislation in 2021.
News Nov 17, 2020 Chemical Industry Announces Collaborative Equity, Diversity & Inclusion STEM Scholars Initiative The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI) is a core initiative of the AIChE Doing a World of Good campaign and its All for Good priority.
News Nov 12, 2020 American Chemistry Council Approves Three New Members “ACC’s continued growth reflects the value we deliver to our members, in part by showcasing the value they deliver to the world.”
News Nov 10, 2020 Center for Biocides Chemistries Executive Director Named Co-chair of Emerging Pathogens Workgroup CBC Executive Director Komal K. Jain will serve as co-chair of EPA’s Emerging Pathogens Workgroup, a new body created to comprehensively assess EPA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Nov 10, 2020 ACC Welcomes the Release of EPA’s IRIS Handbook for Review and Comment ACC looks forward to continuing to work with Congress and EPA to improve the IRIS program.
News Nov 09, 2020 Study to Measure Opportunity for Additional Capture of Recyclable Materials Set To Launch in Northeastern U.S. The new study will measure the potential for additional recovery of valuable materials from recycling systems in the Northeast.
News Nov 07, 2020 ACC Comments on Results of 2020 Elections U.S. Chemical manufacturers ready to pursue solutions for a safer, healthier, stronger and more sustainable future.
News Nov 04, 2020 ACC’s Plastics Division Elects New Operating Committee Leadership The American Chemistry Council (ACC)’s Plastics Division announces the incoming chair and vice chair for its Operating Committee.
News Oct 30, 2020 ACC: Plastic Waste Study in “Science Advances” Provides Incomplete Picture America’s plastic makers are working to expand responsible solutions.
News Oct 21, 2020 Chemical Industry Credits Teamwork for Keeping Rail Shipments Moving During Pandemic and Calls for Further Regulatory Cooperation “The railroads and shippers have faced unprecedented challenges, but still have been able to protect their service due to stakeholder cooperation and the assistance of federal and state authorities.”
News Oct 20, 2020 EPA’s Federal Marine Litter Strategy to Help Solve Plastic Waste Challenge The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) introduced the Federal Strategy for Addressing the Global Issue of Marine Litter.
News Oct 19, 2020 Plastics For Food Contact, Including Baby Bottles, Very Well Regulated In U.S. And Canada ACC's statement on Trinity College Dublin's study on microplastics and infant-feeding bottles during formula preparation.
News Oct 15, 2020 Center for Biocide Chemistries Updates List of Products Effective Against COVID-19, Works with EPA to Ensure Continued Production List now features more than 1,100 disinfectants.
