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Pollution Control Clean Water Act Plastics

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Litigation Targeting Plastics Manufacturers

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As we continue to see a rise in litigation related to plastic pollution, plastic manufacturers must remain prepared and should carefully follow the different kinds of claims to see which ones are ultimately more successful....more

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EPA Finalizes National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution

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On November 21, 2024, the EPA issued its final National Strategy to Prevent Plastic Pollution, as required by the Save Our Seas 2.0 Act. This comes after the Agency received almost 92,000 comments on its draft strategy. ...more

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Earth Week 2024—Planet Versus Plastic—The Final Round—The Courts’ Referee Role

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As we wrap up our week-long celebration of Earth Day with insightful articles focusing on various aspects of plastic pollution, this final article focuses on how the courts are being asked to step into ring and referee the...more

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More Litigation Concerning Plastic Pollution: Can Claims Be Both Novel and Traditional at the Same Time?

Last month, I advised plastics manufacturers to prepare for more litigation.  Although I am generally loath to speculate, it already looks as though this prediction is coming true.  Earlier this month, PennEnvironment and...more

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Microplastics: Sixteen Attorneys General Letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency/NOAA Seeking Possible Regulatory Action

Sixteen State Attorneys General sent a May 8th letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (“NOAA”) addressing the topic of plastic microfibers...more

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Plastic Pollution/U.S. EPA Office of Research and Development Initiatives: Office of Inspector General Report

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) issued a January 6th Report titled: Office of Research and Development Initiatives to Address Threats and Risks to Public...more

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