American Chemistry Council News Releases: Marine Debrishttp://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usThu, 23 May 2013 14:09:18 GMTPlastics Makers: Litter and Marine Debris Are Solid Waste Management ProblemsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-Litter-and-Marine-Debris-Are-Solid-Waste-Management-Problems.htmlThe journal Nature published a commentary calling for plastic waste to be classified as hazardous. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement, which may be attributed to Steve Russell, vice president of plastics.Fri, 15 Feb 2013 15:28:40 GMTPlastics Don't Belong in Oceans; Industry Taking Action on Marine DebrisACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Dont-Belong-in-Oceans-Industry-Taking-Action-on-Marine-Debris.htmlThe University of California at Davis yesterday announced a study of chemical absorption by plastics in the ocean environment. The following statement may be attributed to Keith Christman, managing director of plastics markets for the American Chemistry Council.Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:59:53 GMTMarine Debris Act Reauthorization Will Help Much Needed Ocean Programs Grow and ThriveACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Marine-Debris-Act-Reauthorization-Will-Help-Much-Needed-Ocean-Programs-Grow-and-Thrive.html“Congress’ broad endorsement of H.R. 2838 demonstrates strong, bipartisan support for efforts designed to prevent and address the problem of marine debris. America’s plastic manufacturers support the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012 and will continue to work with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and others to work to help drive toward effective solutions.Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:20:28 GMTPlastics Associations Report Progress on Global Marine Litter CommitmentsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Associations-Report-Progress-on-Global-Marine-Litter-Commitments.htmlThe Progress Report identifies more than 140 projects to prevent marine litter that are completed, underway or planned – a substantial and significant increase from the 100 projects announced in Dubai in November 2011. In addition, the Progress Report provides case studies and detailed insights into preventing marine litter that can be expanded in other regions.Thu, 06 Dec 2012 11:16:05 GMTPlastics Makers Congratulate House On Passage Of Marine Debris Act AmendmentsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-Congratulate-House-On-Passage-Of-Marine-Debris-Act-Amendments.htmlYesterday, the House of Representatives passed H.R.1171, the Marine Debris Act Amendments of 2012.Thu, 02 Aug 2012 12:47:04 GMTRecycling of Non-Bottle Rigid Plastics Soars 72 Percent in Single YearACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Recycling-of-Non-Bottle-Rigid-Plastics-Soars-72-Percent-in-Single-Year.htmlThe report, prepared by Moore Recycling Associates, Inc., found that in 2010, nearly 820 million pounds of post-consumer rigid plastics were collected for recycling nationwide, an increase of 72 percent from 2009 and 154 percent since 2007.Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:36:25 GMTRecycling of Plastic Bags and Wraps Climbs 50 Percent in Five YearsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Recycling-of-Plastic-Bags-and-Wraps-Climbs-50-Percent-in-Five-Years.htmlThe recycling of post-consumer plastic bags and wraps – a category known as plastic film – reached a record high of nearly 972 million pounds in 2010, according to a national report developed by Moore Recycling Associates, Inc. on behalf of the American Chemistry Council (ACC).Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMTGlobal Plastics Industry Launches Action Plan for Solutions on Marine LitterACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Global-Plastics-Industry-Launches-Action-Plan-for-Solutions-on-Marine-Litter.htmlPlastics industry leaders from across the world met this week in Dubai to create a global action plan for solutions on marine litter. This action plan describes actions to be taken and progress to be reported by signatories in 2012. Today approximately 100 projects have been identified, which will be carried out in 32 countries, in addition to the global activities supported by all signatories.Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:18:00 GMTLeading Plastics Associations in Canada and the U.S. Announce North American Plastics AllianceACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Leading-Plastics-Associations-in-Canada-and-the-US-Announce-NAPA.htmlThe three major trade associations for the plastics industry in the U.S. and Canada today announced plans to formalize existing collaboration on programs and initiatives that benefit the North American industry.Thu, 07 Jul 2011 12:27:24 GMTPlastic Makers’ Initiatives Designed to Address Ocean Conservancy’s Marine Debris FindingsACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastic-Makers-Initiatives-Designed-to-Address-Ocean-Conservancys-Marine-Debris-Findings.htmlTue, 13 Apr 2010 01:01:00 GMTEfforts to Reduce Marine Debris Deserve ‘All Hands on Deck’ACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Efforts-to-Reduce-Marine-Debris-Deserve-All-Hands-on-Deck.htmlThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTPlastics Industry Partners with LA River Keepers to Promote a Cleaner Los AngelesACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Industry-Partners-with-LA-River-Keepers-to-Promote-a-Cleaner-Los-Angeles.htmlThu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMTAmerica Recycles Day: 45 Tons and GrowingACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/America-Recycles-Day-45-Tons-and-Growing.htmlFri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTPlastic Makers' Statement Regarding TEDx Marine Debris Event: Industry Committed to Continued CollaborationACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/PlasticMakersStatementRegardingTEDxMarineDebrisEventIndustryCommittedtoContinuedCollaboration.htmlFri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMTGlobal Plastics Associations Take Action on Marine LitterACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Global-Plastics-Associations-Take-Action-on-Marine-Litter.htmlAs part of their overarching contribution to providing sustainable solutions, representatives of plastics organizations from around the globe today released a “Global Declaration for Solutions on Marine Litter.” The declaration, announced at the 5th International Marine Debris Conference in Honolulu, describes steps that the industries will take, and suggests approaches and platforms for global cooperation and future partnerships.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 18:45:06 GMTPlastics Makers Agree: Plastics Don't Belong in Our OceansACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-Agree-Plastics-Dont-Belong-in-Our-Oceans.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement to address questions about plastic products and industry activities depicted in the film “Bag It!”, which may be attributed to Anne Womack Kolton, vice president of communications.Sun, 10 Apr 2011 19:00:00 GMTPlastics Organizations Welcome the Honolulu Commitment and Commend UNEP and NOAA for Their Leadership on Marine DebrisACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Organizations-Welcome-the-Honolulu-Commitment.htmlThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Plastics Europe, participants in the recent 5th International Marine Debris Conference (5IMDC) in Honolulu, commend NOAA and UNEP for their leadership and vision in bringing together a wide range of stakeholders to address the important topic of marine debris. Tue, 12 Apr 2011 11:49:00 GMT