http://www.americanchemistry.com/americanchemistry.com news releasescopyright americanchemistry.com 2013en-usSat, 25 May 2013 08:11:08 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Applauds-New-York-Citys-Announcement-of-Expanded-Plastics-Recycling-Program.htmlThe American Chemistry Council commends the new plastics recycling initiative announced today in New York City, which reflects a growing trend of cities and communities across the country expanding the collection of these types of containers.Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:14:58 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/San-Jose-Rejects-Foam-Foodservice-Recycling-Bucking-California-Trend.htmlSan Jose City Council rejected a proposal to explore recycling of polystyrene foam foodservice packaging and instead moved to restrict its use by restaurants and other local foodservice operators.Tue, 26 Feb 2013 22:09:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Makers-We-Welcome-Opportunity-to-Explore-Recycling-Polystyrene-Foam-in-New-York-City.htmlNews reports indicate that Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg may propose restrictions on the use of polystyrene foam foodservice products in New York City, ostensibly as a way to increase recycling rates. American Chemistry Council (ACC) vice president of plastics Steve Russell issued the following statement.Wed, 13 Feb 2013 21:33:30 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/California-Legislature-Tables-Proposed-Foam-Ban.htmlA bill in California to ban polystyrene foam used for serving food was set aside by the state Assembly this week. Opponents of the ban cited the likely loss of jobs, expense to the state and unfair recycling rate requirements as flaws in the legislation.Fri, 09 Sep 2011 14:06:46 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/ACC-Responds-to-HHS-12th-Report-on-Carcinogens.htmlThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) National Toxicology Program (NTP) today released the 12th Report on Carcinogens (12th RoC).Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:55:54 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/National-Toxicology-Program-Report-on-Styrene-No-Change-in-Safety-of-Plastic-Foodservice.htmlToday, The National Toxicology Program released its Report on Carcinogens, which included the substance styrene. The following statement on the safety of foodservice packaging products made from polystyrene can be attributed to Cal Dooley, CEO of the American Chemistry Council.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:39:02 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/Plastics-Industry-Adds-New-Polyurethanes-Data-to-Life-Cycle-Database.htmlWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/EPAs-Chemical-Action-Plan-Process-Should-Consider-Critical-Uses-for-HBCD.htmlWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMTACChttp://www.americanchemistry.com/Media/PressReleasesTranscripts/ACC-news-releases/New-Study-Polystyrene-Foam-Cups-and-Plates-Use-Less-Energy.htmlA new peer reviewed study finds that commonly used cups, plates and sandwich containers made of polystyrene foam use significantly less energy and water than comparable paper-based or corn-based (polylactic: PLA) alternatives, primarily due to polystyrene foam’s much lower weight. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:13:48 GMT