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News Jan 16, 2018 Two New Members – AmericasStyrenics and BASF – Join the World Plastics Council The WPC is delighted to welcome these two new members who will help in our global efforts to deliver sustainable outcomes for our industry, and for society.
News Jan 16, 2018 ACC Urges House Passage of Tariff Relief Bill A House vote on the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill Act (H.R. 4318) is scheduled today under suspension of the rules.
News Jan 10, 2018 Polystyrene Recycling Growing, Environmental Benefits Overlooked The fact is: Polystyrene (PS) foam can be—and is being—recycled in many communities, more so than many alternatives.
News Jan 10, 2018 FluoroCouncil Launches New Website Highlighting Benefits of Fluorinated Chemistries New Site Also Provides Public with Access to Health and Safety Research
News Dec 19, 2017 NTP Research Study Finds Formaldehyde Does Not Cause Leukemia A research report released by NTP details a NIEHS study that found formaldehyde inhalation did not cause leukemia in genetically predisposed strains of mice.
News Dec 18, 2017 ACC Applauds Final Tax Reform Legislation Modernized tax system will enhance competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
News Dec 14, 2017 Global Plastics Alliance Meeting Advances Sustainability and Marine Litter Solutions Representatives from the Global Plastics Alliance met to accelerate and advance The Declaration of the Global Plastics Associations for Solutions on Marine Litter.
News Dec 08, 2017 Outlook: U.S. Manufacturing Turns Corner, Rides Upswing of Global Economies; Chemical Industry Growth Rate Surpasses 20-Year Average As Industry Rebounds From Historic Hurricanes The U.S. chemical industry is riding a global wave of growth as the world’s major economies experience an upswing for the first time in a decade.
News Dec 06, 2017 Reducing Food Waste Starts at the Grocery Store New statistics show that making a difference might be easier than we think.
News Dec 06, 2017 The World Plastics Council Welcomes New UN Resolution on Marine Litter This resolution adds to the fast-growing global consensus that to end marine plastic pollution we must invest in improved municipal solid waste management.
News Dec 04, 2017 ACC Comments on Senate Action on Tax Reform ACC issued the following statement regarding passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (H.R. 1) by the U.S. Senate.
News Dec 04, 2017 Plastics Makers Partner with Recycling Stakeholders to Recycle More Plastic Wraps and Bags in Omaha Recycling campaign to help divert more plastics from landfill.
News Nov 30, 2017 ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Sen. Joe Manchin Ads emphasize Manchin’s leadership for West Virginia families and businesses.
News Nov 27, 2017 ACC President and CEO, Cal Dooley to Receive Prestigious 2018 SCI Chemical Industry Medal Dooley’s leadership has been critical to ensuring that policymakers understand the link between the chemical industry and growth in America’s manufacturing sector.
News Nov 20, 2017 ACC Launches Ads Highlighting Sen. Dean Heller Ads emphasize Heller’s leadership for Nevada workers and businesses.
