Plastics Fast Track to a Green Future
A recent article by the Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) states that President Biden has committed to cutting US greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, putting America on the fast track for a greener future. ICIS notes that the plastics industry, in particular, is going to face pressure from two directions to move quickly […]
Chemical Industry to Lead America’s Forthcoming
According to the American Chemical Council (ACC), America’s chemical industry will have an important role in rebuilding the country’s aging and failing infrastructure. The ACC notes the strong sense of responsibility as the advanced materials that are needed for upgrading are the main byproducts from the chemical industry itself. The ACC states that addressing America’s […]
Pipeline Hack Cause for Alarm, Not Panic
An article published by CNBC details why the recent cyber attack on the United State’s largest pipeline should not be reason for mass hysteria; Outlining that the targeted attack by cybercriminal group known as DarkSide was motivated by financial gain more-so than to disrupt America’s gas supply chain. Regardless of the motivation, the effects have […]
From the Captain’s Chair: A Letter from The President
As we approach the end of the first half of 2021, the overall supply chain picture remains bleak. Now is not the time to expect things to get better. They’re not. Surging demand combined with plant breakage, tariffs, lack of truck drivers and equipment, cyber wars, war, winter storms, hurricanes, pipeline outages, canal blockage, etc. […]
Europe Leans on Chemical Industry to Reduce Carbon Footprint
According to an article by Chemical and Engineering News (C&EN), Europe is looking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030. Europe’s chemical industry reports that they will need significant public funding in order to make this goal achievable, as European chemical experts say the wave of new impending costs will […]
