Legislation & Regulations

Report Predicts Demise of Big Oil’s Role in Plastics Production

Apr 16, 2021

The report from activist organization As You Sow argues that a global transition to a true circular economy model is the only path to salvation. The American Chemistry Council pleads for more nuance in the debate.

Danimer Scientific Responds to Critical Article in Wall Street Journal

Apr 15, 2021

Company stands by claims of polymer’s biodegradability, as law firms line up to investigate potential securities fraud.

Plastics Industry Association Testifies on California’s Thermoformed Container Bill

Apr 15, 2021

The association pointed out the existing gap between the amount of recycled content available and the requirements of AB 478, which mandates that thermoformed containers sold in the state contain a certain percentage of postconsumer recycled content.

Study Definitively Proves Degradation of Oxo-Biodegradable Plastics in Oceans, Says Symphony Environmental

Apr 05, 2021

The successful conclusion of the five-year study confirms that oxo-biodegradable plastic, as distinct from oxo-degradable plastic, properly biodegrades in the open environment and is not toxic, said the company.

Build Back Better, with a Little Help from Plastics

Apr 05, 2021

Biden’s infrastructure plan is not perfect by any means, but it’s a bold step in the right direction. The plastics industry has much to contribute.

Securities Litigation Firm Issues Shareholder Alert on Danimer Scientific

Apr 02, 2021

Block & Leviton LLP referenced a Wall Street Journal article that said that Danimer Scientific’s claims of biodegradability for its Nodax material are “exaggerated and misleading.”

American Chemistry Council Applauds Virginia’s Advanced Recycling Law

Mar 30, 2021

Signed into law on March 29 by Virginia Governor Ralph Northam, SB 1164 will expand adoption of advanced recycling in the state.

EVs and ICE Vehicles Will Need to Share the Road for a Long Time

Mar 30, 2021

A total switchover to electric cars is a long way off. One of the many challenges for manufacturers is profitability, pure and simple.

Anti-Plastics Bill Would ‘Devastate’ Manufacturing, US Economy, According to Plastics Industry Association

Mar 25, 2021

The bill, re-introduced this week in the Senate, targets the use of plastics in a variety of applications, and would, in fact, incentivize the production of less energy-efficient materials.

John Oliver Talks Sh** . . . I Mean, Plastics

Mar 23, 2021

On HBO’s "Last Week Tonight," John Oliver devoted the main segment of the show to the plastics industry. Guess who got the short end of the stick?

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