SustainabilityChemistry is the Science Behind Sustainability – the products, technologies and innovations enabled by the chemical industry are essential to a sustainable future.
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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.
100+ Industry Groups Urge White House, Governors, Mayors to Consistently Apply DHS ‘Critical Infrastructure’ DefinitionThe letter is intended to help officials nationwide avert any potential confusion that may arise over what qualifies as “critical infrastructure” in their various responses to the COVID-19 crisis.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
News May 21, 2019 ACC Welcomes EPA Plan to Improve Cost-Benefit Analysis in Rulemaking The ACC issued a statement in support of the EPA memorandum, “Improving Consistency and Transparency in Considering Benefits and Costs in the Rulemaking Process.”
News May 20, 2019 ACC Applauds Removal of Section 232 Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum Imports from Canada and Mexico ACC applauds the U.S. Administration for removing the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico and Canada without imposing harmful quotas.
News May 15, 2019 ACC Calls for Tariff-Free Resolution to U.S.-EU Dispute Over Large Civil Aircraft Subsidies ACC urged members of the interagency Section 301 Committee to negotiate the removal of more than $3 billion in U.S. chemicals and plastics products.
News May 15, 2019 NASEM Report Confirms Organohalogen Flame Retardants Cannot Be Assessed for Hazards as a Single Class Flame retardants play an important role in reducing fire risk and helping ensure overall product safety.
News May 15, 2019 Study Misses the Mark: Plastics Help Significantly Reduce Carbon Footprint Because plastics are strong and lightweight, they help us do more with less.
News May 14, 2019 Reducing Plastics in Developing Regions Will Not Solve the Problem of Inadequate Waste Management Unmanaged waste is an urgent problem, and America’s Plastic Makers are deeply committed to working with governments, scientists and nonprofits to help bring about meaningful solutions.
News May 10, 2019 Basel Convention Amendments Could Further Hamstring Waste Management Practices In Developing Regions Parties to the Basel Convention approved an amendment to the Annexes governing the transboundary movement of plastic waste.
News May 09, 2019 The Chemical Recycling Alliance Grows Membership The expanding membership demonstrates the wide range of economic and environmental potential of these technologies.
News May 08, 2019 ACC: Congressional Asbestos Ban Would Undermine TSCA We urge legislators to allow the agency to both complete its risk evaluation of asbestos and implement any necessary risk management requirements based on that evaluation.
News May 07, 2019 Georgia Becomes 3rd State to Pass Firefighting Foam Legislation By passing this important bill, Georgia’s elected officials are taking a responsible approach to ensuring continued access to these essential firefighting tools.
News May 06, 2019 Texas Becomes 6th State to Pass Legislation to Help Recover More Plastics Texas and a growing number of states are leading the way by creating pathways for advanced recycling and recovery to create value from post-use plastics.
News May 06, 2019 U.S. Chemicals Manufacturers Call for Sensible Trade Policy Solutions U.S. chemical manufacturers support comprehensive and sensible trade policy solutions that help us maximize our competitive advantage.
News May 01, 2019 ACC: Maine Polystyrene Ban Will Not Reduce Pollution Many ACC members helped found the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, which aims to invest over $1.5 billion to deliver waste management solutions where they are most needed.
News Apr 30, 2019 ACC Welcomes New Comprehensive Report Calling for Freight Rail Reform We applaud the Task Force for taking a very thorough approach in developing their report on rate review reforms.
News Apr 15, 2019 Chemical Industry Leaders Honored For Exemplary Environmental, Health, Safety Initiatives Awards presented at annual Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo.
