Future Packaging Could Actually Think for Itself published on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:03:32 +0000
The art of food packaging seems to be merging into the realm of science fiction, according to a report released by AZo Nanotechnology. As consumers become more selective about what qualifies as fresh food, research companies around the world are...
Top Environmental Degrees for Less Money published on Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:02:10 +0000
As climate change and other major environmental issues continue to weigh heavy on voters’ minds, green jobs are increasing drastically. In fact, clean energy economy jobs grew by 9.1 percent between 1998 and 2007, while total jobs grew by...
Are Carbon Offsets Really Worth Your Money? published on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:03:04 +0000
Concerned about the carbon emissions from the last time you flew, drove your SUV or turned up your heater? Carbon offsetting may be the solution. Like pouring water into a bathtub, then draining the same amount of water you poured in, when you buy...
BBC Uncovers E-Waste Laws ?Turned Toxic? published on Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:01:28 +0000
?Inside Out,” a regional television series broadcast on BBC One, recently revealed the price developing countries have to pay for electronic waste, better known as e-waste. E-waste gained exposure in the United States when Dell announced last...
A Safer CFL Now on the Market published on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:03:25 +0000
Compact fluorescent light bulbs use two-thirds less energy and last about 10 times longer than your standard incandescent bulb. Sounds like a no-brainer, right? The bad news is that disposal is often an issue for these bulbs because they contain a...
Bilingual Hot Line Makes Recycling Faster, More Accessible published on Wed, 17 Mar 2010 07:01:59 +0000
Earth911, host of 1-800 CLEANUP, a toll-free hot line featuring Earth911’s expansive Directory of recycling and proper disposal listings, recently found that its phone system now allows faster access to its information by almost one minute,...
The Best Eco Beers for St. Paddy?s Day published on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:03:33 +0000
We love classic organic beer recipes. We’ve even heard of ways to brew your own “healthy” beer. But for those of us who just want to sit down with a bar favorite on St. Patrick’s Day this Wednesday, check out...
EPA to Monitor Electronics Recyclers published on Tue, 16 Mar 2010 07:02:28 +0000
In an attempt to address concerns about improper disposal and unidentified international exports, the U.S. EPA has created Responsible Recycling Practices for Electronics Recyclers (R2), a set of standards for electronics recyclers. The new...
Lack of Recycling is the Top ?Green Guilt,? Study Says published on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:04:59 +0000
Does a sense of guilt ever strike you after tossing that plastic bottle into the trash rather than the recycling bin? How about that box of clothing you meant to donate but just tossed instead? If you answered yes, you’re “green...
It?s Poison Prevention Week?What?s in Your Cabinet? published on Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:03:03 +0000
Household chemicals serve an important purpose, whether it’s cleaning the house, working on your car or killing pests around the yard. But these products can also be toxic to humans, and this week’s Poison Prevention Week encourages...
ACC & GPCA to Build Gulf Region's Responsible Care® Initiative published on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT
Dr. Abdulwahab Al- Sadoun, Secretary General of the Gulf Petrochemicals and Chemicals Association (GPCA), and Cal Dooley, President and CEO of ACC, jointly released the following statement to announce their signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the establishment of a Responsible Care® program for the benefit of GPCA's members and their stakeholders.
ACC Reacts to CDC's Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals published on Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:01:00 GMT
ACC and its member companies today reiterated their support for CDC scientific efforts to understand human exposure to natural and manmade substances through biomonitoring. Like the previous three studies, the CDC report released today reaffirms that levels of manmade and natural compounds detected in Americans remain low.
San Jose City Council Ignores Recycling Offers; Current Plan Would Derail Growing Drop-off Bag Recycling Program published on Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:01:00 GMT
San Jose City Council this week ignored pleas by local retailers, businesses and recyclers to support plastic bag recycling and instead asked staff to begin work on punitive approaches, including outlawing plastic bags at retail outlets in the city, that, if passed, would derail the city's growing drop-off recycling programs for plastic bags and wraps.
ACC Releases 2009 Responsible Care® Partner Performance Data for Public Evaluation published on Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:00:00 GMT
ACC today published the latest Responsible Care performance metrics for its supply chain Partners, providing easy public access to company-specific and industry-wide data in areas such as environment, energy, safety, security and product safety.
Voters Reject Seattle Bag Tax published on Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:01:00 GMT
Voters in a Seattle referendum on Tuesday, 8/18/09, rejected a city tax on plastic and paper shopping bags. The tax, passed by Seattle City Council last year but not yet implemented, would have required shoppers in the city to pay twenty cents for every bag they accepted at grocery, drug and convenience store checkout counters.
ACC Supports Plastic Bag Recycling Pilot Program in Lake County, Illinois published on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:01:00 GMT
Today the Lake County Plastic Bags Task Force of the Illinois General Assembly announced a six-month pilot program designed to increase the recycling of plastic bags and product wraps among residents. Through the pilot, several major grocers and retailers will offer convenient at-store collection points where shoppers can drop-off a variety of recyclable plastic bags and product wraps.
Climate Study published on Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:01:00 GMT
New study confirms key role for chemical industry in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. GHG emissions savings enabled by the chemical industry are more than 2x industry emissions; ratio could reach 4:1 by 2030, provided further emission reduction steps. Learn more.
Philadelphia Rejects Tax and Ban on Plastic Bags published on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:01:00 GMT
Today the Philadelphia City Council voted to reject a proposed ban on plastic bags. In May, a move to tax both plastic and paper bags also failed to pass the City Council. The Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council, an organization that represents the manufacturers and recyclers of plastic bags and plastic resins, welcomed the decision and issued the following statement.
American Chemistry Council Statement on Society of Toxicology Survey published on Thu, 21 May 2009 00:01:00 GMT
The chemistry industry shares public concerns about the potential impact of chemical products on human health and the environment. Consumers need balanced and accurate information to make the most appropriate product choices for their families and both our industry and the media play a critical role in providing that information. In our view, the survey results point to the critical need to enhance the understanding of chemicals risks and how regulatory systems address those risks.
ACC Supports Research Under EPA's ToxCast Program published on Fri, 15 May 2009 01:01:00 GMT
ACC today reaffirmed its support for the EPA ToxCast Program being implemented under the National Center for Computational Toxicology. ToxCast will research approaches to predict chemical toxicity using advanced scientific methodologies and will develop methods of prioritizing chemicals for further screening and testing.
American Chemistry Council Hosts Blog Summit On Plastics Recycling published on Tue, 21 Apr 2009 14:00:00 GMT
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) today opened its second Blog Summit at www.americanchemistry.com/blogs. ACC's latest venture into social media involves a dialogue on the current issues and opportunities in plastics recycling. The online event will take place from April 21 through May 2009.
Plastic Bag Manufacturers Set Aggressive Recycled Content Goal published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:01:00 GMT
Today the Progressive Bag Affiliates of the American Chemistry Council announced a landmark effort to dramatically increase recycling of plastic bags. The move was applauded by Walgreen Co., the nonprofit Keep America Beautiful, and numerous retailers and retail associations.
ACC Statement on Senate Confirmation Hearings of Key Appointments on Obama's Environmental Team published on Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT
ARLINGTON, VA (January 14, 2009) - ACC President and CEO Cal Dooley today issued the following statement on the confirmation hearings by the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works of Lisa Jackson as Administrator for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Nancy Sutley as Chairman of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ).
