Plastic makers applaud Governor Wolf for making less plastic and more jobs

Good News Notes: “Governor Tom Wolf signed a bill into law Wednesday, which enables greater adoption of advanced plastics recycling and creates American jobs. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) welcomed the legislation and issued a statement saying ‘It will help Pennsylvania attract new recycling businesses and support job creation, while keeping more plastic out of…

Energy Department partners with chemical group to keep plastic waste out of oceans

Good News Notes: “The Department of Energy is partnering with the American Chemistry Council to develop technologies to recycle plastic and keep waste out of rivers, oceans, and landfills. The Energy Department will sign a memorandum of understanding on Monday afternoon with the chemical industry’s trade group that enables them to collaborate on a number…