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Recycling Plastics Plastic Straw Ban

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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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Earth Week 2024, Round One – Nationwide Initiatives to Implement a Single-Use Plastics Ban

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This year’s Earth Day theme is “Planet versus Plastics.” When most people think of plastic pollution, their minds likely conjure up an image of single-use plastics—such as grocery bags, beverage container rings, or discarded...more

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No Time to Waste—Consultation Open on Federal Plastics Initiatives

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On April 18, 2023, the Government of Canada announced the launch of consultations under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA) with respect to...more

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The Last Straw? Recent Actions and Outlook for Single-Use Plastics

- Weakness in the United States recycling model has been exposed by dramatic action in Asia, prompting a flurry of legislative activity at the local, state and federal level. - Proposals extend beyond food, beverage and...more

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