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CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY

American Chemistry Council | July 15, 2021

A major industry group is urging Congress to enact a national recycled plastic standard, as well as to allow for the “rapid scaling” of the chemical recycling sector. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) released an outline of five steps it thinks Congress should take to improve plastics recovery on July 13. It follows ACC's decision last autumn to endorse packaging taxes to enhance the United States' recycling infrastructure. By 2030, at least 30% of th...

The Inquisitr | March 02, 2020

A report from Reveal News claims that the administration of Donald Trump pushed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the toxic chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), which is reportedly in tap water systems in 41 states, despite research linking it to fetal heart defects. According to the report, John DeSesso was at the center of the approval. DeSesso is reportedly paid to cast doubt on the growing research that TCE is toxic to humans, with many studies showing immune disorders, cance...

West Virginia Public Broadcasting | February 25, 2020

The West Virginia House of Delegates on Tuesday passed two bills that would provide tax cuts to the natural gas industry in an effort to boost petrochemical and plastics manufacturing. House Bill 4421 the “Natural Gas Liquids Economic Development Act” would provide tax credits to companies that transport or store natural gas liquids. These by-products of natural gas drilling include propane and ethane, which are feedstocks for chemical and plastics production. Del. ...

CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT

Hunt Consolidated | December 18, 2021

Hunt Consolidated, Inc. and the Dallas Petroleum Club announced they have signed a 15-year lease agreement that will result in the Dallas Petroleum Club moving to Hunt's headquarters building at 1900 North Akard with occupancy to begin in January 2023. "The Petroleum Club is one of Dallas' oldest and most respected organizations and their commitment to the greater Dallas community is undeniable. We are extremely pleased that they have selec...