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Consultant: BPI’s view skewed

This memo is intended to respond to the unfounded concerns of those who challenge the reported performance of oxo-biodegradable polyolefins.

EPI rebuts claims re: oxo-biodegradables

Casey’s Securities and Exchange Commission filing boldly proclaims, without the use of supporting documentation or footnotes, “It is believed that oxo-degradables do not actually biodegrade, but break down into tiny toxic pieces of plastic mixing into soil and waterways.” Casey’s so-called “beliefs” ... have been proven false time and again.

Industry can shape sustainability policy

After 17 years at the Society of the Plastics Industry Inc., where I watched the plastics industry gradually surrender to the politics of irrational and uninformed chemistry, I could not agree more with Allan Griff’s Jan. 22 letter expressing the frustration of so many of us and calling for a more vigorous industry response.

Toyota commended for its recall action

We should commend Toyota for taking decisive action. By suspending production and voluntarily recalling over 2.3 million vehicles, Toyota demonstrated the depth of its commitment to safety. Toyota’s transparency and solid communication to the public and their supply base is refreshing.

For bag solution, just look in mirror

I disagree with you about bag bans/fees. While many individuals care about the environment and are willing to bring their own reusable bags, it appears that far more prefer the perceived convenience of plastic bags and the abdication of personal responsibility that those bags represent.

Talk with president not likely to add up

Obama is seriously trying to “prompt banks to open credit lines.” As if.

China factor missing from M&A analysis

There was one glaring omission in the Frank Esposito article regarding mergers and acquisitions [“M&A upside: private equity, packaging & medical deals,” Jan. 25, Page 1], which is the role of the Chinese and how they will affect the future of the North American plastics industry.

Reader finds fault with ACC’s focus

We need a psychologist or the equivalent talking about why people are so quick to bash plastics, perhaps as part of a general fear of “chemicals” and the machinations of chemical companies — sisters to banks and insurance companies in this respect. Until you deal with such issues and get the messages out loud, you are pussyfooting around the real problems and wasting your members’ funds.

McCormick’s costs just part of problem

I have read your editorials about NPE and Chicago. It is about time someone spoke out about the ridiculous costs associated with McCormick Place. The costs continue to rise with little to no opportunity to do anything about it.

NYT’s 'The Haggler': insecure in manhood

Reader takes on “The Haggler” column in the New York Times.

Are Nebraska, Kansas possibilities for NPE?

The choice of where to hold NPE2012 should not be thought of as Chicago vs. Florida, but as “Where is the center of the lower 48 states and their nearby cities?”

Offering incentives will help curb litter

A partial solution to the problem of plastic bags and other plastic products floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is to put a recycling charge/refund on these products that is redeemable — much like the system that is currently in place [in some states] for items such as soda cans and plastic water bottles.

Reclassifying vinyl may aid sustainability

It certainly looks as though those groups doing battle with PVC are relentless and very likely misguided. Vinyl’s reputation, as well as the reputations of other polymer, is being maligned — all because dioxins are generated through combustion (a fact with considerable scientific discord on each side). The thinking is that all vinyl should be ranked with a failing grade.

Eco-profiles prove out claims

My colleagues and I agree that simply stating that a plastic is made from a renewable material does not go far enough.

Scorecard ‘hit list’ is gunning for PVC

My son is a good student, but if he ever got an “F” on a report card, his mother and I would talk it over with him and his teacher. We would determine what caused the grade and work on improving it. That’s not how it works with Clean Production Action. The group gave PVC an “F” on its “Scorecard” and indicated that’s as good a grade as it will ever get because PVC combustion forms dioxins.

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