This year’s Greenbuild Conference & Expo, hosted by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), highlighted the benefits that sustainable buildings can have on occupants and their communities, with much of the educational content tailored to the social, economic, and health and wellness impacts of sustainability in the built environment. As the foundation of nearly all […]
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) is a proposed new trade agreement between the U.S. chemical industry’s top two trading partners. This agreement builds upon the success of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) while modernizing the current trade pact to address 21st-century trade issues like regulatory cooperation. Why now? As ACC’s new President and […]
Throughout my career, I’ve been driven by a strong belief in the importance of collaboration and partnerships. For the past several years, ACC’s partnership with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has enabled our two organizations to work together to promote policies and initiatives that help improve the health, safety and sustainability of our buildings […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Howdy everyone, My name is David J. Solomon, a second-year Master of Environmental Management (MEM) candidate specializing in Business and the Environment at F&ES and a new Admissions Ambassador for the F&ES Admissions Office. My interests exist at the intersection… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/11/welcoming-the-newest-fes-admissions-ambassador-david-j-solomon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcoming-the-newest-fes-admissions-ambassador-david-j-solomon
Published by the Yale School of Forestry For three years I worked at the American Forest & Paper Association in Washington, DC. During my time there, I learned a lot about the US Forest Products Industry and the unique role that companies play in influencing and engaging… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/11/fesers-at-the-2019-saf-national-convention/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fesers-at-the-2019-saf-national-convention
Chemistry plays an essential role in the products and technologies we use every day, from vital ingredients in thousands of consumer products to raw materials in manufacturing processes. Perhaps due to this ubiquity, chemicals in products have come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Product manufacturers, retailers, brands and others in the consumer products supply […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Namaste! My name is Bipul Mayank and I am a first-year Master of Environmental Management (MEM) student from India. I am specializing in Business and Environment along with Environmental Policy Analysis. It has been an incredible experience as an international… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2019/11/welcome-to-yale-school-of-forestry-and-environmental-studies/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=welcome-to-yale-school-of-forestry-and-environmental-studies
Every year, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) welcomes recommendations from U.S. businesses and trade groups on ways to address trade and investment barriers in foreign markets. The National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE) is the U.S. government’s major annual report on the barriers to trade, investment, and services that […]
Members of the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) left their mark in Orlando, Florida, with a successful 62nd annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. Over 800 polyurethane professionals spent three days demonstrating the impact polyurethanes are making today, and how the industry is promoting sustainability for the future. This year’s opening session kicked the conference into […]
Organizations Partner to Enhance Worker Safety CCAR (The Coordinating Committee For Automotive Repair) and The American Chemistry Council (ACC) are pleased to announce the launch of a new automotive refinishing safety practices video which has been posted on YouTube. Diisocyanates are an incredible chemical building block used to produce polyurethane paints that have a high-gloss […]
National Nanotechnology Day provides a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about a tiny science that enables incredible scientific advances that enrich our daily lives. What is nanotechnology, and how small is it? Nanotechology is the study and manipulation of matter at incredibly small sizes. “Nano” means a billionth of a meter. To put that in […]
The following blog is the final segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The 2019 Polyurethanes Technical Conference kicks off Monday in Orlando, Fla. As the longest-running polyurethanes conference in North America, close to 1,000 attendees will gather to explore table top exhibits, network […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. This year’s Polyurethanes Technical Conference is now only a few days away. CPI remains committed to providing opportunities for attendees of the Conference and the Professional Development Program (PDP) to foster technical […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the key features that distinguishes the 62nd Polyurethanes Technical Conference from other industry events is the Professional Development Program (PDP). The program offers an opportunity for industry newcomers and seasoned polyurethane […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the most anticipated and asked about portions of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference this October is the Professional Development Program (PDP). These educational and training courses offer in-depth discussion and hands-on […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for the Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. One of the most anticipated and asked about portions of the Polyurethanes Technical Conference this October is the Professional Development Program (PDP). These educational and training courses offer in-depth discussion and hands-on […]
Dr. Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC. America’s chemical industry is a $553 billion enterprise directly providing more than half a million high-paying jobs across the United States, according to the 2019 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, released last week. Each one of these jobs helps create others, almost 4.5 million in […]
The following blog is a segment of a five-part series regarding the Center for Polyurethanes Industry’s (CPI) 62nd Annual Polyurethanes Technical Conference. This October, CPI will once again offer its Polyurethanes Professional Development Program (PDP) in conjunction with the Polyurethanes Technical Conference. The PDP provides unique opportunities for participants to increase industry knowledge with a […]
Industry, government, and international trade and environment experts are currently gathering in the city of Puerto Varas for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue. This premier regional, chemical-specific forum aims to strengthen cooperation between government authorities, industry, and trade stakeholders in order to foster innovation, promote high standards of protection for human health […]
Next week, a diverse group on industry, government, and international trade and environment experts will convene in the city of Puerto Varas for the 22nd Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Chemical Dialogue. This premier regional, chemical-specific forum aims to strengthen cooperation between government authorities, industry, and trade stakeholders in order to foster innovation, promote high standards […]