Ball recognizes five plants with greatest sustainability performance in 2019
Ball Corp. has awarded five of its aluminum packaging plants for significant operational and social sustainability improvements in 2019, such as safety, energy, water, waste, sustainability promotions and community engagement. The R. David Hoover Sustainability …
BAMA unveils COVID-19 informational section on website
The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) has added a COVID-19 section to its website at: bama.co.uk/covid.php. This new section aggregates all relevant government rule and guidelines, plus health and safety instructions on how to keep …
NAA offers inspirational posters for essential workers
The National Aerosol Association (NAA) has designed a series of workplace posters meant to thank and inspire essential workers in the aerosol industry. The posters are downloadable for all in the aerosol (or any) industry to …
MAA donates $10k to Northern Illinois Food Bank for pandemic relief
The Midwest Aerosol Association (MAA) Board of Directors has unanimously approved a $10,000 donation to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to assist in the response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. “A special …
Founder of Japanese Aerosol Newspaper passes away
Youmei Kobayashi, Founder of Japanese Aerosol Newspaper Co. Ltd., passed away on March 22 at the age of 84 of pneumonia unrelated to the COVID-19 virus. Kobayashi founded the publication at the age of 31 …
Workers at Lysol plant are on a mission
From The Wall Street Journal, April 21, 2020 The Workers at a Lysol Plant Have a Mission Now At a New Jersey factory making the disinfectant spray, employees are feeling inspired and on the front lines against …
FEA on track for September Aerosol2020 in Portugal
From the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), April 21, 2020: In order to be ready and to adapt to the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the next couple of weeks, FEA is looking into different scenarios …
HCPA virtual Mid-Year Meeting begins this week
Due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, HCPA has made the decision to change IMPACT2020, scheduled to take place April 22-24 in Washington, D.C., to a virtual meeting. The meeting will be split into …
CARB Webinar Summary
CARB Workshop On April 14, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) held an on-line work shop to discuss its current proposal for the volatile organic compound (VOC) amendments to its Consumer Products Regulation. Staff first reminded the …
Health Canada temporarily relaxes hand sanitizer ingredient regulations
Now allowing technical grade ethanol Proper hygiene and disinfection is essential during the COVID-19 outbreak to reduce the risk of infection. Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds remains the …