Washington Legislature passes recycling bills
Washington state legislators sent a handful of recycling-related bills to the governor's desk recently, including one that would set up...
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Heavily revised recycling bill sent to Maryland governor
Maryland's extended producer responsibility bill for packaging went to the governor's desk after a tight deadline battle and significant amendments...
State program revamp proposal advances in Oregon
Oregon's House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill that expands and revamps the state's extended producer responsibility law for electronics.
Calif. carpet recycling rate rises, Shaw signs deal
The California carpet recycling rate rose by about 5 percentage points last year, reaching a record high of 33%. Meanwhile,...
Brands: EPR needs to be industry-run, include accountability
A Unilever representative said that in her view, recycled content mandates should always be paired with EPR to make sure...
California officials hint at big e-scrap program changes
In the future, e-scrap processors in California could receive state money to recycle electric toothbrushes, electronic greeting cards, toys and...
Illinois bill continues chemical recycling debate
Opponents of the bill argue chemical recycling is a form of incineration; supporters say it will create jobs and help...
New York lawmakers consider three packaging EPR bills
New York lawmakers are trying to make their state the fifth in the nation to pass an extended producer responsibility...
New York lawmakers consider three packaging EPR bills
New York lawmakers are trying to make their state the fifth in the nation to pass an extended producer responsibility...
First Person Perspective: EPR legislation must prioritize source reduction and interstate consistency
With 38 member countries, the OECD works to establish international standards to help solve social, environmental and economic problems. The...
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