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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

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.

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.

News Nov 01, 2019

Retreat in Global Chemicals Output Accelerates in September

Data collected and tabulated by ACC show that global chemicals production fell by 0.5 percent in September.

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.

News Oct 24, 2019

U.S. Chemical Production Rises In All Regions In September

U.S. CPRI rose by 0.3 percent in September following declines of 0.2 percent in August and 0.7 percent in July.

News Oct 24, 2019

U.S. Specialty Chemical Markets Ease to Close Out Third Quarter

ACC reported that U.S. specialty chemicals market volumes ended the third quarter on soft note, falling 0.1 percent in September after rising 0.2 percent in August.

News Oct 21, 2019

Plastic Makers Welcome House Introduction of Bipartisan ‘Plastics Act’

ACC strongly supports the recently introduced PLASTICS Act, which seeks to reduce ocean plastics by encouraging innovative, market-based solutions and catalyzing private capital to enable the development of integrated waste management systems and strengthen markets for recycled materials.

News Oct 10, 2019

ACC Releases August 2019 Resin Production and Sales Statistics

U.S. production of major plastic resins totaled 7.7 billion pounds during August 2019, an increase of 2.0 percent compared to the same month in 2018.

News Oct 09, 2019

CPI Survey Reveals Strength of Polyurethanes Industry Across U.S., Canada and Mexico

CPI’s survey is one of the most trusted sources of information on the industry, and it clearly demonstrates the organization’s role as the premier knowledge center for the North American polyurethanes industry.

News Oct 09, 2019

CPI Announces Two Distinguished Leadership Award Winners Recognizing Contributions to Industry

CPI established this award to recognize individuals who have provided outstanding leadership and advanced the goals of CPI as well as the interests of our industry.

News Oct 09, 2019

Carbon Announced as the 2019 Polyurethane Innovation Award Winner

This exciting new technology drives our industry forward by delivering an innovative product to consumers that will improve their quality of life.

News Sep 18, 2019

ICCA and UN Environment Host Symposium on Plastic Waste in China

The global challenge of responsibly managing plastic waste requires a concerted action by all stakeholders.

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