Plastics

ACC Statement on EPA’s National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

Today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution. The following statement can be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers.

U.S. Plastics By The Numbers

Plastic manufacturing plays a pivotal role in the U.S. economy, serving as a cornerstone of several key industries. Plastic’s versatility, durability, and affordability make it indispensable in manufacturing, packaging, and construction. The plast...

ACC Applauds EPA Final Rule on Lead Pipe Replacement

Yesterday the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a final rule on lead pipes. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®, a division of the American Chemistry Council.

Comprehensive Bipartisan Plastics Recycling Bill Tackles Plastics Pollution in U.S.

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) praises Congressmen Dr. Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., and Don Davis, D-N.C., for their ground-breaking, solutions-oriented legislation aimed at increasing plastics recycling and preventing plastic from ending up in th...

ACC Statement on U.S. Position Change on UN Plastics Agreement

“ACC still believes in the need for a strong global agreement to address plastic pollution. We can create a future where we retain the massive societal benefits plastics provide while also preventing used plastics from becoming pollution. Unfortun...

Adam Peer Takes Helm of ACC’s Plastics Sustainability Team

Peer’s role at ACC has been to promote and advocate for policies that increase the sustainability and circularity of plastic consumer products and packaging. These initiatives help support ACC’s circular economy goals to reuse, recycle or recover ...

ACC Statement on White House’s Federal Action Report on Plastic

We have highlighted opportunities for EPA and other agencies to engage stakeholders and learn more about industry innovations and investments, including with advanced recycling, bio-plastics, enhanced plastic management, and ACC’s “5 Actions for S...

ACC Statement on CIEL “Plastics Litigation Guide”

Today the Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) released a report on plastics. The following may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, president of America’s Plastic Makers®.

ACC Statement on ProPublica Story about Pyrolysis (Advanced Recycling)

Today, ProPublica published an article dismissing the value of advanced recycling. The following statement may be attributed to Ross Eisenberg, President of America’s Plastic Makers®

Report: Plastics and Chemistry Products Improving Vehicle Safety and Efficiency

The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released a report, “Chemistry and Automobiles,” which found that use of chemistry and plastic products continues to rise in vehicles.