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Priorities for the 116th Congress

February 8, 2019
Conflicting priorities between the Democratic-controlled House and the Republican-controlled Senate are sure to make for an interesting year in the 116th Congress. Besides more oversight of the Trump Administration, Democrats […]

Sustainability and Your Company’s Bottom Line

January 29, 2019
There is a green reward. That’s the key takeaway from Libby Bernick about the value of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities being undertaken by companies. In other words, sustainability […]

USTR Releases EU Trade Negotiation Priorities

January 25, 2019
The Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR) has released a summary of negotiating objectives as the Trump Administration seeks to negotiate a new trade agreement with the European […]

Growing Impacts of the Government Shutdown

January 25, 2019
Today marks 35 days since the government shutdown and it’s now officially the longest shutdown in American history.  Although many Americans have yet to feel the direct effects, they are […]

Industry Launches Alliance to End Plastic Waste

January 25, 2019
An alliance of global chemical companies, plastic producers, and consumer goods manufacturers has launched a new initiative to end plastic waste in the environment.  The Alliance to End Plastic Waste […]
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PVC/Vinyl in a Land Down Under

January 14, 2019
Australia uses over 50 million IV bags. Together with face masks and tubing, this creates at least 2,500 tons annually of locally recyclable material available for collection and reprocessing. A […]
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Street Sleeper–Helping the Homeless with Recycled PVC/Vinyl Sleeping Bag

January 14, 2019
Thousands of homeless people in Cape Town, South Africa, have vinyl sleeping bags to protect them from the elements, thanks to the Street Sleeper project. Street Sleeper is the brainchild […]

Leadership in the 116th Congress

January 11, 2019
As with every new Congress, the leadership has changed.  Now is the time to get acquainted with the new leaders and start building your relationships to advance our key issues.  […]