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ACC’s Plastics Division Welcomes New Member OxyChem

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Matthew Kastner
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WASHINGTON (September 23, 2021) – The American Chemistry Council’s (ACC) Plastics Division today announced its newest regular member, OxyChem – a leading manufacturer of vinyl resins used for a wide range of indispensable lifesaving and life-enhancing products. OxyChem joins other leaders in the plastics industry to advance sustainability, innovation, and a lower carbon future across the sector.

“We’re excited about our growing membership, which reflects not only ACC’s role as a leading advocate for the plastics industry, but also our members’ dedication to helping solve some of society’s biggest challenges,” said Joshua Baca, vice president of ACC’s Plastics Division. “With the continued, strong support of our members, we look forward to driving advancement of responsible, science-based public policy that helps end plastic waste through circular and sustainable solutions.”

“Joining ACC’s Plastics Division supports our company’s important sustainability goals, including product circularity, recycling and waste reduction,” said Jeremy Burnell, OxyChem’s vice president of vinyls. “This engagement with the ACC’s Plastics Division also builds on OxyChem’s existing participation in Operation Clean Sweep Blue, the product stewardship program dedicated to helping achieve zero plastic resin loss into the environment.”

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.

OxyChem

Based in Dallas, Texas, with manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada and Chile, OxyChem is among the top three producers in the United States for the PVC, chlor-alkali, chlorinated organic, and other principal products it manufacturers and markets. OxyChem vinyl products are used for indispensable medical supplies, PVC pipe for delivering safe drinking water, and a variety of other long-lasting products essential to the automotive, electrical, and construction sectors. Dedicated to helping keep plastics out of the environment, including oceans and other waterways, OxyChem is a founding partner of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste, a founding member of the Vinyl Sustainability Council, a member of OCS Blue and a participant in the industry's +Vantage Vinyl™ program.

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