The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has expressed concern at the lack of meaningful progress relating to chemicals and plastics regulatory reform under the National Partnership Agreement to Deliver a Seamless National Economy...more

• COAG Reform Council report: Seamless National Economy: Report on Performance (PDF 3MB)

The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association and the Australian chemistry industry has welcomed the release by Federal Attorney-General Nicola Roxon of a Consultation Regulation Impact Statement on Chemical Security...more

An independent report has found that during 2010-11 Australians continued to value and recycle plastics at a consistently strong rate with a total of 287,360 tonnes of plastic products diverted from landfill.

On November 16 and 17, plastics industry representatives from across the world met in Dubai to create a global action plan for solutions on marine litter. This action plan describes actions...more

• Productivity Reform and the Future of Australian Competitiveness (PDF 130KB)

The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association welcomes the recent announcement that the Federal Government will conduct a review of the National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS).

The Australian chemicals and plastics industry today expressed concerns with inadequate transitional industry assistance measures under the Federal Governments planned carbon pricing scheme.

Recent media reports that The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) is part of a proposed industry carbon tax advertising campaign under the banner Australian Trade and Industry Alliance are incorrect.

The plastics and chemicals industry has welcomed the release of the tenth consecutive national survey showing record high recovery and recycling for plastics in Australia.

• For past copies of the report visit the National Plastics Recycling Survey section

The third annual PACIA Interface Meeting 2011 was held at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday 22nd March. The event was strongly attended by more than one hundred senior representatives from industry, government, opposition and the parliament.

• For more information on Ross McCann visit the 'Our Board' section

PACIA member Qenos, announces improvements to the energy efficiency of its production facilities at Altona in Melbourne with the replacement of one of the steam boilers with a 21MW Cogeneration (combined heat and power) plant.

• Qenos media release

PACIA member, CSBP Limited has announced plans to trial nitrous oxide reduction technology that, if successful, could almost halve the company's total greenhouse gas emissions.

• CSBP media release

The Plastics and Chemicals Industries Association (PACIA) has partnered with Monash University to establish Australia as a leader in Green Chemistry.

PACIA President and Executive Chairman of Qenos, Ross McCann, joins Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame Honour Roll.

Recent media coverage on Bisphenol-A or BPA has focussed on possible risks from baby bottles and packaging. The Australian Governments Food Agency, Foods Standards Australia New Zealand, FSANZ, has confirmed its advice on BPA.

• FSANZ Factsheet 2010: Bisphenol A (BPA) and food packaging

The plastics and chemicals industry has welcomed an independent national survey released showing record high recovery and recycling rates for plastics in Australia.

• 2009 National Plastics Recycling Survey (PDF 1.0MB)

The Australian chemicals and plastics industry strongly supports the Chemicals of Security Concern Campaign recently announced by Commonwealth Attorney-General, Robert McClelland.

Industry is deeply saddened by the announcement today of the closure of the Huntsman Styrenics Operations at West Footscray.

The Australian chemicals and plastics industry has welcomed the consultative and bipartisan approach taken to secure the passage of the commonwealth governments landmark Renewable Energy Target (RET) legislation.

The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA), the peak international body representing the global chemicals and plastics industry, has announced the findings of an independent Carbon Life Cycle Analysis of the global chemical industry.

The 'Addicted to Plastics' program, aired on ABC1, provides valuable insights into how plastics & innovation have contributed to a safe & healthy society and continue to deliver solutions to problems associated with climate, population & economic change.

PACIA and EPA Victoria launch the second Sustainability Covenant. The second Covenant will focus on achieving further tangible, on-the-ground outcomes.

In an important step forward, the Environment Protection and Heritage Council (EPHC) endorsed funding for the development of a full suite of Australian Standards for degradable and biodegradable plastics.

The plastics and chemicals industries have welcomed an independent national survey released titled the '2008 National Plastics Recycling Survey' showing a record recycling rate for plastics packaging in Australia.

PACIA has a long and proud tradition of providing leadership for the chemicals and plastics industries in the media. Look here for archived media releases.