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Inside NAW’s constitutional case against packaging EPR
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors is fighting EPR in Oregon, and now in California too.
Building the infrastructure behind EPR
CAA's Jeff Fielkow breaks down the organization's role in US packaging EPR and why being the only multi-state PRO in...
Oregon’s EPR program posts first-year results
One year into Oregon's producer-funded recycling system, CAA provides an update on new carts, and the progress achieved.
CA expects first textile EPR deadline
California's first textile EPR registration deadline arrives July 1 amid lawsuits challenging the nonprofit status of Landbell USA, the selected...
Congressional hearing focuses on opening US mineral market
Stakeholders spoke on behalf of legislation that would bolster domestic mineral recovery efforts.
Alaska governor vetoes polystyrene foam foodware ban
Gov. Mike Dunleavy blocked legislation that would have made Alaska the 13th state to restrict single-use foam foodware in restaurants...
EPR deadlines approach as lawsuits loom
Packaging producers in Washington and Maryland have until July 1 to register with a producer responsibility organization (PRO), demonstrating how...
CA mandates uniform food labels starting July 1
Starting July 1, food manufacturers selling in California must follow new rules designed to end consumer confusion that sends billions...
Compliance push drives new Republic organics facility
Republic Services started construction on a 140-acre organics facility in San Bernardino designed to expand Southern California's composting capacity under...
CA advances PET payments bill, posts DRS recovery rates
The bill to increase payments for the state's PET reclaimers will now go before the Senate Appropriations Committee.
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