On February 21, 2024, State Sen. Nancy Skinner introduced SB 903 – the “Ending Forever Chemicals Act.” SB 903 follows in the footsteps of similar laws already passed in Maine and Minnesota, and, if passed, will prevent the...more
U.S. EPA recommends testing wastewater for PFAS - Bullet Chemical & Engineering News – December 1 - Certain facilities may have to test for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in their...more
Redwood City salt ponds subject to environmental protections, federal judge rules - San Francisco Chronicle – October 5 - A federal court ruled this Monday that an area containing salt ponds in Redwood City are waters...more
Despite its focus on packaging manufacturers, a law to reduce package toxicity may impact retailers as well. The Toxics in Packaging Act Can Impact Retailers Prevention Act (TPPA), passed by the California Legislature in...more