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Education & Energy – May 2023
Chemistry Advocates, It’s been a busy month! Last week, ACC CEO Chris Jahn had the honor of joining Chevron Phillips Chemical President and CEO, Bruce Chinn, in Houston last week to share our industry’s contributions…
Earth Day in Action – April 2023
Dear Chemistry Advocates, This month, we celebrated Earth Day, and like last year, this year’s theme was “Invest in Our Planet.” Everyone deserves clean air, water, and access to a healthy, sustainable future. The…
Recycling Progress in the States: Celebrating Earth Day 2023
Since last Earth Day, an amazing six additional states have passed legislation enabling advanced recycling – nearly half the country has welcomed these innovative technologies that can improve recycling rates and offer economic opportunities…
March-ing Ahead with Progress – March 2023
Dear Chemistry Advocates, What a March it’s been! From honoring women scientists during #WomensHistoryMonth, to celebrating the 22nd state to enact #AdvancedRecycling legislation, we’ve kept busy here…
Chemistry Makes U.S. Goals Possible – February 2023
Dear Chemistry Advocates, What a busy start to 2023 we’ve had! During the month of February, we celebrated #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring notable black scientists throughout time, such as Dr. Mae Jemison and Alice…
Celebrating National Science Day with the Science Behind Sustainability
Many energy efficient, renewable energy and innovative lower-emissions solutions and technologies are enabled by chemistry. From lithium-ion batteries to solar cells and wind turbines, from energy-efficient insulation and windows to lightweight materials for fuel efficient…
2022 State Affairs and Political Mobilization Annual Report
2022 was a record-breaking year for ACC State Affairs and Political Mobilization. In collaboration with our member companies and state chemistry councils, we engaged on more than 570 bills impacting the chemical and plastics…
2023 in Preview – January 2023
Dear Chemistry Advocates, It’s a new year, and with a new year comes new legislative opportunities and challenges in the states! State Legislatures are back in session starting in the month of January – at…
2022 in Review – December 2022
Chemistry Advocates, Welcome to our Year in Review! Thank you for being a part of our community and our wins for the world of chemistry this year. Join us on a journey recapping all that…
Thankful for Our Advocates – November 2022
Dear Chemistry Advocates, This November, we’re thankful for the #BusinessofChemistry – the 537,000 chemists, innovators, engineers, environmental scientists, and skilled workers that make our society what it is today. It’s their work that has…