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Unpacking Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility Laws

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As environmental consciousness grows, so too do regulations aimed at promoting a more circular economy. Within the last few years, the United States has seen a significant increase in extended producer responsibility (EPR)...more

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Chasing Compliance with Chasing Arrows: Exploring the Implications of SB 343, Conflicting State Legislation, and the Impact of...

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On 28 December 2023, CalRecycle published the results of the preliminary Material Characterization Study required under SB 343, codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 42355.51. The preliminary findings identify the types of...more

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New California Compost Law Goes into Effect

On January 1, 2022, California’s new compost law will officially go into effect. Senate Bill 1383 was passed in September 2016 as part of a statewide effort to reduce emissions of short-lived climate pollutants. SB-1383 set...more

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California Passes Sweeping Package of “Green” Bills

In October 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law a sweeping package of six bills aimed at reducing plastic waste, improving recycling efforts, and clarifying labeling standards for recyclables and compostables. These...more

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Maine Requires Companies to Pay For Their Packaging

Last month, Maine signed the nation’s first packaging-based extended producer responsibility program into law, signaling a possible sea change in the way we handle recycling in the United States....more

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Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Developments (2020-2021): May 20th Arkansas Environmental Federation...

I undertook an Arkansas Environmental Federation webinar held by the organization’s Land and Sustainability Committee on May 20th titled: Solid and Hazardous Waste/Recycling Administrative/Judicial Developments: 2020-2021...more

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Refrigerants/Air Enforcement: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Brook Park, Ohio, Recycling Facility Enter into Consent...

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and KB Trading, Inc. (“KB”) entered into a Consent Agreement and Final Order (“CAFO”) addressing an alleged violation of the Clean Air Act regulations addressing: ....more

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Another Set of Organic Waste Regulations Revisions Released by CalRecycle

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Changes to Proposed Regulations Could Impact Local Agencies that Collect or Generate Organic Waste - The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery released its second set of revisions to the proposed...more

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2019 Summary of Key Environmental Legislation in Maine

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Pierce Atwood’s Environmental and Land Use Practice Groups are pleased to provide a summary of key environmental legislation from the 129th Maine Legislature’s First Regular Session, which adjourned sine die, on June 20,...more

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Maine DEP Establishes Aggressive Requirement for PFAS Testing in Biosolids

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On Friday afternoon March 22, 2019, the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced in a memorandum to licensed facilities that land apply, compost, or process biosolids (i.e., wastewater treatment sludge)...more

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Organic Waste Regulations Proposed - CalRecycle Taking Comments on Landfill Regulations Required By SB 1383

The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery issued proposed regulations to reduce organic waste in landfills as required by Senate Bill 1383. The bill directed CalRecycle to adopt regulations to reduce...more

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Arkansas Recycling Coalition Annual Conference & Trade Show: Eureka Springs, Arkansas - October 8-10 (Reminder)

The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (“ARC”) has scheduled its 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show (“Conference”) for October 8-10. The Conference will be held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas....more

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Arkansas Recycling Coalition Annual Conference & Trade Show: Eureka Springs, Arkansas - October 8-10

The Arkansas Recycling Coalition (“ARC”) has scheduled its 28th Annual Conference and Trade Show (“Conference”) for October 8-10. The Conference will be held in Eureka Springs, Arkansas....more

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Under the Dome Special Edition: 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation

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We are pleased to provide you with our 2018 Summary of New Maine Laws and Carry Over Legislation resulting from the Second Regular Session of Maine’s 128th Legislature, which adjourned sine die on May 2, 2018. ...more

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Pulaski County, Arkansas Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District: Announcement of New Website

The Regional Recycling & Waste Reduction District in Pulaski County (“District”) announced in a May 2nd news release that it has a new website. The website is: www. RegionalRecycling.org ...more

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2018 Arkansas Solid Waste Conference: April 3rd-5th – North Little Rock, Arkansas (REMINDER)

The Arkansas Solid Waste Conference (“Conference”) will be held April 3rd – 5th. The Conference will be held at the Wyndham Riverfront Hotel, 2 Riverfront Place, North Little Rock, Arkansas....more

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Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Tire Accountability Program: March/April/May/June/July Workshops Scheduled

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced that it has scheduled workshops addressing the agency’s Tire Accountability Program....more

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Arkansas Environmental Federation Regulated Waste Seminar: Little Rock, Arkansas – April 17th

The Arkansas Environmental Federation will hold its annual Regulated Waste Seminar on April 17th. The seminar will be held in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the Holiday Inn – Airport....more

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The Economics of Recycling – Reports from States and Others: Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials...

The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials (“ASTSWMO”) issued a document titled: The Economics of Recycling: Reports from States and Others (“Report”) ...more

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Newsletter: Environmental Law Update

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Throughout Connecticut’s legislative session, these updates highlight developments concerning environmental law and policy. The author prepares updates as Legislative Liaison of the Connecticut Bar Association’s Environmental...more

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Awards: Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality Is Accepting Nominations For The "Environmental Stewardship" and "Arkansas...

The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (“ADEQ”) announced it is accepting nominations for two environmental awards. The awards are: Environmental Stewardship (“ENVY”) Award...more

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