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Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Does Your Food Packaging Comply With New State Laws?

State-level packaging laws are evolving rapidly, often in response to environmental concerns or shifting consumer expectations. These state laws are directly shaping the way national manufacturers are approaching both...more

Venable LLP

Compliance Countdown for California’s “Truth in Recycling” Law Begins

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On April 4, the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) published its final material characterization study report, starting the clock for compliance with Senate Bill No. 343 (SB 343), also...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Looking Back at 2024's Noteworthy State AG Litigation

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State attorneys general across the U.S. took bold steps in 2024 to address unlawful activities by corporations in several areas, including privacy and data security, financial transparency, children’s internet safety, and...more

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Hazardous Waste Enforcement: Alabama Department of Environmental Management and Pell City Electrical Equipment Recycling Facility...

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (“ADEM”) and TCI of Alabama, LLC (“TCI”) entered into a Consent Order (“CO”) to address alleged violations of the Alabama Hazardous Waste regulations. See Consent Order No....more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Countdown to Compliance: California’s New “Recyclable” Labeling Law

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The 18-month clock is now ticking for businesses to comply with California’s Senate Bill (SB) 343, also known as the “Truth in Recycling” law, which addresses permissible recyclable claims. In 2021, California passed SB 343,...more

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Glass Recycling: Bill Introduced Before the Utah Legislature Mandating Study to Increase Consumption

H.B. 177 has been submitted into the 2025 General Session of the Utah Legislature addressing recycling of glass....more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

CalRecycle publishes a final material characterization study, triggering the deadline to comply with SB 343

On April 4, CalRecycle published its final material characterization study (Study) pursuant to SB 343.  Under SB 343, use of the chasing arrows symbol or other indications of recyclability on products or packaging that do not...more

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2025 Alabama Legislature: Legislation Introduced That Provides Recycling Credits for Productive Use of Recyclable Materials

House Bill 381 was introduced on March 4th into the Alabama legislature which would provide certain incentives for utilization of recyclable materials. ...more

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Chemical Recycling Still Faces Regulatory Challenges in the EU

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Chemical recycling of plastic is at a turning point in Europe, with several large projects poised to start but still facing regulatory and market challenges. As highlighted in the study recently published by consultants...more

K&L Gates LLP

Updates on SB 54: CalRecycle to Take a Second Stab at Implementing Regulations

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On 7 March 2025, Gov. Gavin Newsom sent the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) back to the drawing board on proposed regulations to implement the state’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging...more

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Europe Daily News, 02 April 2025

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COMPETITION - Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11929 - MET / Mega)... Prior notification of a concentration (Case M.11828 - BNPP / Axa IM)...more

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ADEM Proposes Revisions to its Recycling Rules – 15 Years in the Making

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After 15 years without significant revisions, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is proposing an overhaul of its recycling rules.  The proposed regulations, which ADEM released for public notice and...more

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California Sets Stage to Improve Hazardous Waste Management

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In what should be welcome news to industry and others who generate hazardous waste in California (including contaminated soil), the California Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through the Department of Toxic Substances...more

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California Delays Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations for Plastic and Packaging: Three Takeaways

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Earlier this month, California Governor Gavin Newsom directed the state’s recycling agency, CalRecycle, to restart the process of issuing regulations for California’s landmark plastic and packaging extended producer...more

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Extended Producer Uncertainty: Groundbreaking California Packaging Law Faces Setbacks

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Two significant developments have recently emerged concerning California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, SB 54, which aims to phase out single-use plastics. The landmark law for packaging and plastic food...more

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Public Hearing Opened on National Circular Economy Plan

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In accordance with Federal Decree No. 12,082/2024, which established the National Circular Economy Strategy (which we explored in a July 2024 Legal Update), a public hearing has been opened for the development of the National...more

Greenberg Glusker LLP

Moving Targets: Multi-State EPR Packaging Laws—Key Updates & Deadlines

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Across the country, states are enacting so called “Extended Producer Responsibility” (EPR) laws aimed at reducing plastic waste and shifting the cost of recycling these plastics from the consumer back to the producer. This is...more

K&L Gates LLP

Flick the Switch Board: Get Plugged into the Latest UK Guidance on EEE and WEEE

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Waste treatment, recycling and take back obligations in relation to electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and waste of such electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) have long been a focus area for EU regulators, and now...more

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The Future of Energy Storage: Challenges and Innovations

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Columbia Business School has published an interesting report on the future of energy storage. Just two decades ago, batteries were widely believed to be destined for use only in small objects like laptops and watches. But...more

Beveridge & Diamond PC

EPR Packaging and Recycled Content Laws Continue to Trend as Legislatures Consider Policies to Address Packaging Waste Challenges

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Key Takeaways - What is happening? Packaging waste has received heavy attention from lawmakers in recent years. A growing number of states are adhering to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Recycled Content...more

American Conference Institute (ACI)

[Event] 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products - March 27th - 28th, New York,...

Attend ACI’s 12th Annual Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Forum on Cosmetics and Personal Care Products to stay ahead of the latest environmental and sustainability developments impacting cosmetics and personal care products...more

McDermott Will & Emery

Navigating the EPR Laws: What Alcohol Beverage Producers Need to Know

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Extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws are relatively new – the first were signed into law in 2021 and 2022 – and are aimed at encouraging producers to package goods in a more environmentally conscientious manner and...more

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Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development Act: U.S. Senator John Boozman (Arkansas) Sponsored Bipartisan...

The United States Senate Environment and Public Works Committee voted out on February 5th legislation styled: Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate Recycling Development (STEWARD) Act (“STEWARD Act”). The legislation...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Wasting No Time: California Joins Europe in the Push for EPR in Fashion - The Katten Kattwalk/Kattison Avenue | Issue 4

In California, "they don't throw their garbage away, they turn it into television shows." So said Woody Allen in "Annie Hall." But when Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 707 into law last September, the Golden State...more

Tonkon Torp LLP

Navigating Extended Producer Responsibility Laws: What Businesses Need to Know

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In an important development for the sustainability movement, Oregon and Colorado are implementing Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws that shift the responsibility for managing packaging waste to the manufacturer. The...more

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