Do you know how many electronic devices you have in your home? Ten, twenty, thirty? From televisions, to smartphones, to computers and gaming systems, electronics are an everyday part of life at home. In fact, the average home contains more than 20 electronic products, scattered throughout the entire house.[1] Striking the right balance between product […]
Personnel surety is a key element to properly vetting people who are allowed to come onsite to a chemical facility, which is why ACC and our members were glad to see the release of two much anticipated reports examining the effectiveness of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential program. The Congressionally mandated reports are important because […]
Today’s article in Environmental Science & Technology Letters makes several misleading claims about PFAS that need to be addressed. PFAS are a large and diverse universe of chemistries that makes possible the products that power our lives — the cellphones, tablets and telecommunications we use every day to connect with our friends and family; the […]
Dr. Kevin Swift, chief economist at ACC America’s chemical industry is a $565 billion enterprise directly providing more than half a million high-paying jobs across the United States, according to the 2020 edition of the Guide to the Business of Chemistry, released this week. Each one of these jobs helps create others – more than 4.4 million, in […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a spotlight on public health like never before. In the past few months, people around the world are coming to grips with the new reality in which we live, where the difference between sickness and health could be as simple as remembering to run a disinfecting wipe over a shopping […]
Recycling has faced strong headwinds over the past few years. China announced its National Sword policy restricting imports of recyclables in 2017, and other Southeast Asian countries following suit shortly thereafter. Long-established recycling markets were disrupted and communities had to search for newer, less-established markets for the plastics (and other materials) they collected. Now the […]
This week marked the four-year anniversary of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) as reformed by the Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act (LCSA). This significant update created clear and enforceable requirements and deadlines for EPA to assess both new and existing chemicals through a risk-based review process and increased public transparency for […]
Did you know that polyurethane products and technologies play an important role in promoting sustainability and reducing waste? The polyurethane industry is putting the power of polyurethanes to work by unlocking solutions to some of society’s biggest challenges. The versatility and durability of polyurethanes makes this material a vital contributor to helping achieve key United […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Authored by Viola Taubmann (MEM Candidate, 2021) With the longest title among all MEM specializations, the name Ecosystems and Land Conservation and Management (ELCM) continued to raise confusion among students and employers alike (is it EMLC? ECML? What exactly does… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/06/elcm-specialization-changed-to-ecosystems-conservation-and-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elcm-specialization-changed-to-ecosystems-conservation-and-management
Each hurricane season comes with unique challenges and this year is certainly no different. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast has called for a very active season that could involve almost twenty name storms in the Atlantic. We have already seen a tropical storm impact the U.S. coast before this season officially began and […]
Dean Curtis, President and CEO of ICIS We often forget how vital the chemical industry is to our well-being, safety and daily lives. The stigma around the issue of plastics waste in the environment often overshadows the progress the industry has made in becoming one of the more sustainable producers of critical products. In recent […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Authored by Sundara Bhandaram (MEM Graduate, Class of 2020) I can definitively say that when I arrived at FES in Fall 2018, I did not imagine that my graduation would take place on a virtual landscape courtesy of a YouTube live… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/05/covid-commencement-a-virtual-fes-graduation-ceremony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=covid-commencement-a-virtual-fes-graduation-ceremony
Start your car or flip on a light switch, and everyone thinks “energy.” It’s equally important to U.S. chemical manufacturing. From the industry’s earliest days, chemistry companies have used energy for heat and power and – unique among manufacturers – as a raw material. Hence the name “petrochemicals.” This week, the American Chemistry Council released […]
Policymakers are struggling to find solutions to address one of the biggest threats that our country has ever faced – the COVID-19 pandemic. However, there is another threat to America’s safety and security that Washington must address too. Thankfully, the solution for addressing this crisis is readily available. It simply requires Congress to pass legislation […]
This is a time of unprecedented anxiety and uncertainty, with far more questions about the Coronavirus than there are answers. One point of certainty, however, is the ability of antimicrobial disinfectants to help kill and stop the spread of viruses like COVID-19. In fact, there are more than a thousand products that people can use […]
With COVID-19 continuing to spread throughout the country, ACC is helping combat the disease by leaning into our wheelhouse – chemistry. Illinois State Senator Mattie Hunter filled up her trunk with bleach to distribute throughout her district. Early on in the pandemic, grocery store shelves where disinfectants were located became empty as shoppers quickly snapped […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Authored by Sundara Bhandaram (MEM Candidate, Class of 2020) Last Thursday, FESers from across the world got together for a virtual trivia session hosted by the FES Student Affairs Committee! Trivia was co-hosted by the delightful Andie Creel, MESc Class of 2021, and… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/05/quizzes-during-quarantine-community-in-a-time-of-covid/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=quizzes-during-quarantine-community-in-a-time-of-covid
It’s said on virtually every conference call or Zoom meeting. “I’d much prefer to be able to meet you all face to face.” For participants in this week’s Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference, American Chemistry Council CEO Chris Jahn’s opening remarks rang especially true. The decision to move the chemical industry’s annual environmental, health and […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the daily lives of Americans. In our own industry many essential workers are working around the clock. Some are staying on site for extended periods of time to ramp up production of personal protective equipment, disinfectants, parts for vital medical equipment, and more. Others are doing their part by social […]
Published by the Yale School of Forestry Authored by Sundara Bhandaram (MEM Candidate, Class of 2020) “Thank Goodness I’m a Forester” has been an integral part of the social fabric of F&ES. As such, even within the bounds of social distancing the school has found a way for… Read the full article at: https://environment.yale.edu/blog/2020/05/sage-stories/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sage-stories