Climate ChangeACC is working to reducing GHG emissions in our own processes while providing solutions that help society fight climate change.
Science & ResearchACC is investing in research to improve understanding of how chemicals impact health and the environment.
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.
Countdown to Climate Summit BeginsACC members welcome the U.S. recommitment to the Paris Agreement. Climate change is a global challenge that requires long-term commitment and action by every segment of society.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
Understanding Environmental Performance through Life Cycle Studies All manufacturing processes have both inputs and outputs. A life cycle inventory (LCI) involves the collection and quantification of inputs and outputs for a given product system throughout its full life cycle. Life cycle studies typically examine criteria like energy use, emissions, and waste generation over the course of raw materials extraction, manufacturing, transportation, use, and end of life management (e.g., recycling or disposal).A life cycle approach to evaluating environmental impacts helps manufacturers understand how their choices influence what happens at each stage of a product’s life so they can make informed decisions that can help reduce overall burdens to the environment. In this regard, LCI studies are an essential source of information for government, scientists, manufacturers and retailers. The American Chemistry Council strongly supports the use of life cycle approaches for assessing environmental performance, evaluating trade-offs, and making informed decisions. ACC’s Plastics Division has sponsored several important life cycle studies, which can be accessed below.
Study Impact of Packaging on Life Cycle, Energy Consumption & Greenhouse This study looks at six major categories of plastic packaging that help to significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions compared to packaging alternatives made with other materials.
Infographic Plastics Can Help Improve a Package's Environmental Performance Many types of plastic packaging help reduce packaging weight. energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Check out our lifecycle infographic.
Plastics Statistics The Plastics Industry Producers Statistics Group (PIPS) provides relevant, timely, comprehensive and extensive business statistics on the plastic resins industry.
2018 Global Declaration on Marine Litter Progress Report This latest report shows the progress made by the global plastics industry to help provide solutions to the ocean plastic problem, in every region of the world.
From Single Use to Reuse is the future of reusable plastic Today's used plastics can become tomorrow's new products like new bottles, jackets, or playground equipment. With a #circulareconomy, we can turn old products into new possibilities! Visit www.reuseplastics.org.