To VI Eco-Standards Council,
Attached for your information is ACC’s Plastics Division March, 2017 newsletter. A variety of topics are covered and if there are any that you would like to discuss further, please bring them forward on Thursday’s VI Eco-Standard April call. Thanks,
Rich
Attached please find the latest newsletter (March 2017) from the Plastics Division of the American Chemistry Council. Each issue of our newsletter highlights how we are creating a positive issues climate and advantaging plastics in markets, thereby increasing the value of membership for your companies. The following items are featured in this issue:
- ACC Highlights Benefits of Automotive Plastics with Engineering Students
- ACC Comments on Review of Vehicle Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards
- Movement on Plastic Pipes Legislation for Water Infrastructure in SC; More States to Follow
- Energy Codes Transition from Offense to Defense
- ACC Advances Energy Recovery Legislation in MD, FL, IL, MA
- ACC Comments on Draft “Call for Action” for UN’s Oceans Conference
- ACC Participates in Review of NOAA’s Great Lakes Marine Debris Action Plan
- ACC Presents on Marine Debris at Plastics Recycling Conference
- Proposed Bills in CA Have Potential to Impact Plastics Foodservice and Plastics in Marine Debris
- Economic Impact of Insulation Industry Highlighted at Conference and Fly-In
- SPF Product Stewardship Efforts Highlighted at Meeting with Agencies
- 2015 Recycling Reports: U.S. Plastic Film Grows 3%; Rigids Hold Steady
- ACC Engages State Environmental Managers in National Plastic Film Recycling Campaign
- Plastics Industry Fly-In (July 25-26)
Best regards,
Steve Russell