Although the title of “least developed country” proposed 50 years ago brought some concessions, it did not produce the changes needed to accelerate the sustainable development of all people.

The United Nations General Assembly established the Least Developed Countries category for its Second Development Decade (1971-80). Its resolution sought support for its 25 poorest member states, and Sikkim withdrew after being annexed by India in 1975.

With the addition of many other…

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The American Community Right to Know Act was passed in 1986, and it has been more than 30 years. At the time, the idea of ​​companies reporting to the toxic Release Inventory seemed far-reaching, but companies now know that this is part of doing business. US Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy declared when touting the success of the TRI chemical report: “People should know what toxic chemicals are using and releasing in their backyards, and what companies are doing…

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The increasingly fierce competition between emerging market companies and established multinational companies is still the top priority of CEOs. Challengers have not only fundamentally disrupted many industries, but they have also increasingly become global leaders. This article is part of a new report, Duel Dragon 2.0: The next stage of global competition, analyzing ocean changes in global automotive supply, construction equipment, chemical industry and the impact of multinational…

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A new survey report by Accenture and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) stated that chemical companies in North America are facing the problem of employee turnover. If this problem is not resolved, it may mean more unplanned operational disruptions. , More recruitment and training costs, and more effort to maintain safety. The survey was announced today at the annual business meeting of the board of directors.



Chemical companies face a shortage of experienced workers and must… Continue

A new survey report by Accenture and the American Chemistry Council (ACC) stated that chemical companies in North America are facing the problem of employee turnover. If this problem is not resolved, it may mean more unplanned operational disruptions. , More recruitment and training costs, and more effort to maintain safety. The survey was announced today at the annual business meeting of the board of directors.



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In 1951, DuPont began to purchase a chemical substance called perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) for the manufacture of Teflon. DuPont received specific instructions on how to dispose of this chemical—burn it or send it to a chemical waste treatment facility. But in the next few decades, DuPont moved from its plant in Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Ohio River discharges hundreds of thousands of pounds of chemicals. DuPont also dumped thousands of tons of PFOS sludge into the pit. The sludge…

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A company in South Jersey has been using secret chemicals to replace other substances subject to strict health restrictions, but state officials said in a new lawsuit that these new substances may be equally toxic to air, soil and drinking water.

The U.S. Department of Environmental Protection and the State Attorney General’s Office sued Solvay Specialty Polymers of Gloucester County on Tuesday, saying the company has been discharging old and new PFAS chemicals, also known as…

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In 2015, the global manufacturing industry, which represents the major customer base of the US chemical industry, continued to cope with the market weakness that began in 2014. However, American chemical companies have gained a competitive advantage because of shale gas. Therefore, the output of the US chemical industry increased by 3.6% last year, far better than the decline in 2014. The prospects for this year and beyond are bright.

In the United States, economic growth is still…

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The global population produces nearly 800 billion pounds of plastic each year, most of which come from single-use plastics. A new report from the Plastic Waste Makers Index shows that more than half of the world’s single-use plastics are produced by 20 companies. When it comes to product production, these manufacturers still use linear models-which means that in the best case, petroleum-based products are manufactured, used, and then immediately discarded in landfills.

The World…

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I am very happy to come to Japan and speak at this year's Asian Petrochemical Industry Conference.

APIC is one of the most important annual conferences, providing us with an opportunity to get together, share ideas and discuss the prospects of the industry. Today, this prospect is still optimistic. Our industry continues to grow at a faster rate than the overall economic growth. But more importantly, chemistry and chemical products play a key role in society, improving living…

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Under the leadership of the chemical industry's innovation, the world is likely to usher in an era of new and powerful materials. But to become the protagonist of this story, today's chemical companies need some crucial prerequisites: reorganizing product portfolios, successfully using digital technologies, and rewriting business models to obtain higher returns on innovation investments.

To understand the dilemma facing the…

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Under the leadership of the chemical industry's innovation, the world is likely to usher in an era of new and powerful materials. But to become the protagonist of this story, today's chemical companies need some crucial prerequisites: reorganizing product portfolios, successfully using digital technologies, and rewriting business models to obtain higher returns on innovation investments.

To understand the dilemma facing the…

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Under the leadership of the chemical industry's innovation, the world is likely to usher in an era of new and powerful materials. But to become the protagonist of this story, today's chemical companies need some crucial prerequisites: reorganizing product portfolios, successfully using digital technologies, and rewriting business models to obtain higher returns on innovation investments.

To understand the dilemma facing the…

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Under the leadership of the chemical industry's innovation, the world is likely to usher in an era of new and powerful materials. But to become the protagonist of this story, today's chemical companies need some crucial prerequisites: reorganizing product portfolios, successfully using digital technologies, and rewriting business models to obtain higher returns on innovation investments.

To understand the dilemma facing the…

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A recent survey conducted on the World Wide Web found that there are more than 25 chemical engineering departments offering such courses, and more than 100 departments are conducting certain chemical product engineering activities. Although not exhaustive, some pioneering courses are worthwhile Notice. A course focusing on the history and organization of new product innovation, molecular structure and attribute relationships. According to Westerberg and Subramanian, Carnegie Mellon…

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These two methods are complementary: the demand-side strategy provides the necessary impetus for supply-side solutions by generating market demand for new science and technology. In other words, demand stimulates the private and public investment necessary to promote green chemical innovation. The importance of market demand as a driving force for industrial innovation has been fully confirmed in the environmental sector. A survey of…

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In contrast, the future supply chain will provide end-to-end automation to achieve seamless and driverless completion. Starting from the customer site, sensors will track raw material and finished product inventory. When the inventory level is below the threshold, the system will trigger the order fulfillment process. The analysis platform information layer of the entire network will not only consider typical fulfillment channels, but also flexibly select the best supplier based on the…

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