Plastic bottle recycling by consumers increased 161 million pounds in 2012, edging up 6.2 percent, to reach nearly 2.8 billion pounds for the year, according to figures released jointly today by the Association of Postconsumer Plastic ...
Plastic bottle recycling in the US has increased by 6.2% to reach around 2.8 billion pounds in 2012, according to a new report released by the Association of Postconsumer Plastic Recyclers (APR) and American Chemistry Council (ACC). ...
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US-based Critical Diagnostics has unveiled its Aspect-LF ST2 test, a point-of-care version of its lab-based Presage ST2 Assay. Aspect-LF will be made available throughout Europe and select Asia-Pacific countries later 2013. Aspect-LF is ...
With the theme of Innovate, Explore & Get Inspired, a newly energized 2013 Chem Show will provide thousands of CPI professionals with a wealth of innovative new solutions both on and off the Show floor December 10-12, in New York City. ...
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The 2013 Polyurethanes Technical Conference, hosted by Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), is fast approaching. The conference will take place Sept. 23 to 25 at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown ...
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he pendulum of the US economy remains on the upswing, according to the American Chemistry Council's (ACC) monthly Chemical Activity Barometer (CAB), released today. The economic indicator, shown to lead US business cycles by an average of ...
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German automaker Audi has introduced the 2014 A8 sedan, ahead of its global debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show to be held in September 2013. The improved sedan version is offered with four powertrain versions including two ...
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According to a recent report from the American Chemistry Council (ACC), abundant supplies of natural gas from shale have created significant economic opportunities for the U.S. chemical industry that could result in $71.7 billion in new ...
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The Center for the Polyurethanes Industry (CPI) of the American Chemistry Council (ACC) today announced Romeo RIM, Inc., TSE Industries, Inc. and INVISTA as the finalists for the 2013 Polyurethane Innovation Award. Attendees at the 2013 ...
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As Neymar prepares to step out at Camp Nou for the first time for new club FC Barcelona against his old team Santos, three key Nike Football innovations also make their on-field debut at the home of La Liga's current champions. NIKE ...
Almost 5000 new-generation Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs have been recalled to correct a number of defects with the vehicles' steering and safety systems. The issues relate to the internal programming of the computers controlling the ...
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Eleven cement companies will be forced to make a provision of Rs 669 crore in the June quarter for the Rs 6,698-crore penalty levied on them by the Competition Commission of India. In the cement price cartelisation case, the Supreme Court ...
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The all-new Volvo XC90 will feature three innovative new safety systems – including two claimed world firsts – when launches at the end of 2014. All three utilise Volvo's latest camera and radar technology to pre-empt ...
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Process engineers, plant and production professionals attending the 2013 Chem Show in New York City this December 10-12th can learn valuable consulting tips courtesy of the Association of Consulting Chemists and Chemical Engineers (ACC&CE), ...
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Japanese automobile manufacturer Honda has launched its new Accord Hybrid and Accord Plug-in Hybrid sedans in Japan. Both the vehicles are equipped with the new two-motor sport hybrid intelligent multi mode drive (i-MMD) powertrain ...
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