SustainabilityChemistry is the Science Behind Sustainability – the products, technologies and innovations enabled by the chemical industry are essential to a sustainable future.
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.
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Weekly Chemistry and Economic Trends (October 4, 2019)The much-anticipated jobs report suggests that the U.S. labor market remained firm in September.
American Chemistry MattersA blog of the American Chemistry Council: driving innovation, creating jobs, and enhancing safety.
Plastics help us to do more with less in many ways. Because they’re durable, lightweight, and versatile, plastics can help reduce waste and consume less energy. ACC’s Plastics Division supports sustainability initiatives that are conducted in accordance with principles that conserve resources and minimize the environmental and health impacts of plastics and plastic products.In this section, learn more about: Reducing Energy Use and Green House Gas EmissionsRecyclingEnergy RecoverySolid Waste ReductionMarine LitterLife CyclePlastics and Safety
Conversations with Plastics News: Steve Russell, ACC American Chemistry Council Vice President Steve Russell talks with Plastics News about plastics recycling, marine debris and waste to energy technologies.
Trucost Study Finds Plastics Reduce Environmental Costs by Nearly 4 Times A new study by Trucost finds the environmental cost of using plastics in consumer goods and packaging is nearly four times less than it would be if plastics were replaced with alternative materials.
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.
Plastics Statistics The Plastics Industry Producers Statistics Group (PIPS) provides relevant, timely, comprehensive and extensive business statistics on the plastic resins industry.
Plastics Make It Possible Tiny House The Plastics Make it Possible® Tiny House shows how plastic building materials can reduce energy use, improve durability, and ease maintenance–while saving homeowners money on energy bills.