Legislation & Regulations

‘Made in the USA’ Cannot Make it on Wind and Solar

Jul 06, 2021

Over-reliance on renewable energy sources will take a huge toll on manufacturing and plastics processors, which require strong, consistent, and reliable energy to keep machinery running.

Louisiana 14th State to Pass Legislation Supporting Advanced Recycling

Jul 02, 2021

The law will bolster local demand for recycling programs, reduce plastic waste in Louisiana’s waterways, and create new jobs, said the American Chemistry Council.

An Ingredient List for Your Medical Device?

Jun 17, 2021

FDA seeks feedback on medical device content labeling.

Electric-Truck Startup Lordstown Faces Precarious Future

Jun 15, 2021

The company disclosed that it has insufficient cash to begin production, as CEO and CFO resign.

Texas Injection Molder Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Electricity Supplier

Jun 08, 2021

J&M Plastics faces off against MidAmerican Energy Services, challenging fees charged to fixed-rate customers for service during record-breaking winter storm.

Reshoring Surges to Record High

Jun 03, 2021

One industry watcher forecasts 2021 reshoring and foreign direct investment related job announcements to rise by at least 25%.

Biden Administration Getting Serious about Plastics Ban

Jun 01, 2021

Proposed three-year ban on plastics production would “collapse the oil and gas industry, causing major national economic damage,” according to Rep. Bill Johnson (R-OH).

Loop Industries Reports Q4 and Fiscal Year Financial Results

Jun 01, 2021

Net loss for the year ended Feb. 28, 2021, increased $21.84 million to $36.34 million.

Research Grant Supports Sterile Medical Packaging Innovation

May 23, 2021

The Project Wicked Stability team has earned a $9,500 research grant to advance packaging innovation by optimizing stability testing of common sterile barrier material systems for medical devices.

Kentucky Securities Regulator Opens Investigation into Danimer Scientific

May 23, 2021

The inquiry was prompted by a short-selling activist who informed Kentucky regulators that Danimer did not tell investors it is subject to environmental regulations, which can be costly.

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