Regulation
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ACC forms Biobased Chemistry Network
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This is good news for the renewable chemical industry in the US and hopefully will enable more acceptance for bio-based materials in the mainstream chemical supply chain. The American Chemistry Council (ACC) launched a new Biobased Chemistry Network to help educate policymakers on how to create effective and workable regulatory programs for the growing biobased…
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FTC cracks down biodegradable plastic claims
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The US Federal Trade Commission recently announced enforcement actions on several environmental marketing claims addressing biodegradable plastics. This is part of the FTC’s program to ensure compliance with the agency’s revised Green Guides. The Guides enable businesses to market their products accurately, providing guidance as to what constitutes misleading environmental claims. The FTC files a…
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EPA to restricts perfluorinated chemicals imports
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is finalizing a rule that will restrict imports of perfluorinated chemicals that could be used in carpets. The regulation will require companies to report to EPA all new uses, including in domestic and imported products, of these chemicals once used for soil and stain resistance in carpets. The rule…
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Renewable chems tax credit waiting for Congress
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US producers of renewable chemicals are hopeful that a recently introduced bill called “Qualifying Renewable Chemical Production Tax Credit Act of 2013” (H.R. 3084) sponsored by House Representatives Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), Steve Stockman (R-Texas), Allyson Schwartz (D-Pa), Linda Sanchez (D-Calif) and Richard Neal (D-Mass), will be approved by US Congress and signed into law. The…
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Walmart initiates sustainable chemicals policy
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The pressure is on this week as I work on the first issue of Tecnon OrbiChem’s Bio-Materials & Intermediates newsletter. I hope some of you can subscribe soon so you’ll be able to read some of the great information that, unfortunately, I am unable to post in the blog. I am also preparing for next…
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European Bioeconomy: Where is it now?
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Ok, so I’m bummed out by my test score last night that I’m just going to sulk for awhile and watch videos. Actually here is a cool video (even though I don’t understand Dutch) that I retweeted from @biobasedchem about the possibility of a biobased economy. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Be7cLMJYI&w=420&h=315] Europe has been in the forefront of…