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The United States is the number-one producer of chemistry products in the world, generating over $689 billion a year. That revenue creates good jobs for more than five million Americans who, in turn, contribute to their communities in countless ways. Good jobs today and a prosperous future for our country—chemistry means business for America.
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lifesaving
The chemical industry creates the majority of raw materials used in lifesaving healthcare products such as sutures, tubing, IV components, filters, scalpels and gloves.
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energy efficiency
Setting New Standards for Energy Efficiency
ACC’s 2009 Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards honored 17 ACC member companies for implementing energy saving initiatives and achieving significant carbon dioxide emission reductions in 2008. Awards for ‘Exceptional Merit’ were given to seven ACC members across the country that achieved especially remarkable results. » learn more
business
Linking Color Use to Economic Trends
People’s choice and use of color for interior design are strongly influenced by the state of the economy. That at least has been the conclusion according to a detailed analysis into color trends conducted by paint and coatings company AkzoNobel. » learn more
energy
Chlorine Chemistry: essential2toasty warm
Given rising energy costs and environmental concerns, consumers are more interested than ever in conserving energy. One way to keep the heat from escaping this winter is to insulate roofs and walls with rigid polyurethane and polyisocyanurate foam, manufactured with the help of chlorine chemistry. » learn more
business
Generating Wealth Through Innovation
Many discussions lately have focused on the demise of manufacturing in the U.S. The country was once a manufacturing powerhouse, but much of its industry has recently moved overseas or south of the border to lower-cost countries, including China, India, and Mexico, to the point where 80 percent of its economy is now service-based. Yet, despite the loss of manufacturing jobs, the U.S. still exhibits the world’s largest gross domestic product (GDP) at about $14 trillion. » learn more
energy
New Efforts for Energy Efficiency in Buildings
New developments in building materials have led to great options for energy-efficient buildings construction materials, including Styrofoam extruded polystyrene foam and ETFE "pillows." » learn more
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