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Groups move to intervene in SB 343 lawsuit
Earth Island Institute and Californians Against Waste have filed to intervene in the federal lawsuit that halted enforcement of California's...
Groups say injunction doesn’t settle labeling issues
Californians Against Waste and the National Stewardship Action Council say a federal injunction blocking SB 343 pauses enforcement but still...
US recycling rates rise despite drop in bottles
Although rates saw slight gains over two years, the data highlight the need for policy solutions to unlock growth in...
Federal judge blocks CA ‘Truth in Recycling’ (SB 343) law
A federal judge has blocked California from enforcing SB 343's recyclability labeling restrictions, ruling the "Truth in Recycling" law is...
California increases PET market payments
While the state extended the incentive program, the status of a separate bill with similar goals is uncertain.
California agriculture seeks SB 54 repeal
A coalition of state agriculture stakeholders says the packaging law could add nearly $1,400 a year to household grocery costs...
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...