11 January 20239 January 2023 Michigan Becomes 21st State to Enact Bipartisan Advanced Recycling Legislation The new law in Michigan brings to 21 the total number of states that recognize advanced recycling technologies as manufacturing and not waste disposal
8 August 20224 August 2022 Meet Susan: The Communicator America's Plastic Makers are introducing people who create innovative plastics which can lead to a more sustainable future
21 July 202218 July 2022 California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world's fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state's borders
12 May 20229 May 2022 Advanced Recycling Is Not Waste Incineration and Is Essential to a Circular Economy for Plastics Mischaracterization of Advanced Recycling Slows Progress
9 September 20216 September 2021 Plastic Makers Call for Global Agreement to Eliminate Plastic Waste The plastics industry supports establishing a targeted goal to ensure access to proper waste management and eliminate leakage of plastic into the ocean
10 November 20205 November 2020 LyondellBasell sets ambitious plastics sustainability target 2020 Sustainability Report showcases the Company’s strategy and ambitions for the next decade, focussing on three areas, including plastic waste and climate change
26 August 202021 August 2020 The Global Plastics Alliance Announces fourfold increase in Projects to Combat Marine Litter The global plastics industry continues to move toward more circular systems where resources are used, reused, and recycled to the greatest extent possible
7 April 202031 December 2020 Mass Balance Certification Principles Will Support Plastic Recycling Growth and Accelerate Advanced Recycling Development Mass balance has previously been successful in developing high levels of transparency and consumer trust for other materials such as paper and renewable energy
24 April 201918 April 2019 Shell to leave AFPM on climate change stance Company has been increasingly pro-active in intending to cut its carbon emissions as it moves towards the goal of the Paris Agreement on climate change
24 August 201820 August 2018 Bipartisan senate bill aims to promote innovation in American sustainable chemistry New bill aims to encourage development of new and innovative chemicals, products and processes with an improved environmental footprint through efficient use of resources
13 October 20179 October 2017 Green Biologics’ renewable chemicals granted Kosher and Halal certification Company’s n-butanol and acetone can now serve as ingredients for the growing markets for kosher and halal consumer goods
8 December 20167 December 2016 Green Biologics receives USDA Certification Renewable Specialty Chemicals Company receives Certification Under USDA BioPreferred® Program
10 November 20169 November 2016 Green Biologics announces partnership with HOC Industries Blending, packaging, and distribution for high value consumer products
21 October 201619 October 2016 Green Biologics Announces New Brands for High Purity, Bio-Based Products Renewable Specialty Chemistry Company Introduces BioPure™ and GreenInside® Product Lines
8 October 20166 October 2016 Green Biologics selects Caldic as its EU distribution partner Green Biologics announced EMEA biochemical distribution deal
1 August 201628 July 2016 Study: Plastics reduce environmental impact Trucost's latest study, "Plastics and Sustainability: A Valuation of Environmental Benefits, Costs and Opportunities for Continuous Improvement"
3 February 201628 January 2016 Industry targets recycling for marine debris 118-page report claims that 95 percent of plastic packaging — worth between $80 and $120 billion — is lost to the economy every year
18 January 201616 January 2016 Microbeads to be phased out in US starting in 2017 President Barack Obama’s signature has made the phase-in of federal ban on plastic microbeads official starting in 2017.
8 December 20157 December 2015 Green Biologics starts construction of renewable chemical plant Commercial production is scheduled to commence in 2016
2 December 20151 December 2015 The American Chemistry Council Approves Membership for Green Biologics Renewable speciality chemicals company furthers commitment to sustainability by joining industry-leading trade association
17 November 201516 November 2015 Chinese Plastics Industry Associations Join Global Effort to Prevent Used Plastics from Entering the Environment China to join fight against marine litter
20 February 201519 February 2015 New in Science: First estimate to quantify plastics flowing into the ocean NCEAS Working Group study offers a framework for developing ocean-scale solutions
9 January 20158 January 2015 World’s plastics associations renew commitments to improve sustainability Participants analyzed current projects to prevent litter and increase recycling of plastic
2 October 20141 October 2014 NatureWorks teams up with PE INTERNATIONAL to revise Ingeo biopolymer eco-profile New Ingeo eco-profile data reinforce lower greenhouse gas emissions during Ingeo manufacture compared to other commonly employed plastics
26 September 201425 September 2014 Auto plastics’ future is in biomaterials and nanotechnology "For the future, more and more green solutions will need to be incorporated into new cars".
26 June 201426 June 2014 International Plastics Industry Efforts to Combat Marine Litter Up 90-Percent Global fight against marine debris gains force
9 May 20148 May 2014 Chicago’s pending bag ban forcing retailers to rethink their buying Now that Chicago aldermen have passed a partial ban on plastic bags, executives at Binny's Beverage Depot have to rethink how they source the tens of thousands of bags the 30-store chain runs through every month
29 April 201410 March 2015 Global Information adds “Biorefinery Products: Global Markets” to list of reports BCC report finds, removing barriers and introducing new mechanisms would facilitate market entry
18 March 201417 March 2014 New Study Says Diverting Pine Chemistry Co-Products to Biofuel Does Not Further Reduce Greenhouse Gases Crude Tall Oil (CTO) into biofuel production in Europe will not have a significant effect
12 March 201411 March 2014 New Network to Advocate for Biobased Chemistry The American Chemistry Council helps educate policymakers on how to create effective and workable regulatory programs for the growing biobased chemistry industry
19 February 201418 February 2014 The quest for bio-polystyrene Current developments and the hunt for alternatives
29 November 201328 November 2013 Groups urge more cooperation on marine litter Governments need to better integrate litter into national waste management strategies
27 August 2013 San Jose votes to ban polystyrene foam containers California’s third largest city starting Jan. 1, 2014, to phase out the material
