Enviromental Defense

APRIL 18, 2023

Too many groceries are packed in throwaway plastic and all the retailers we looked at were guilty.” Flexible plastics like pouches, sachets and bags are even worse—only 1 per cent of those are recycled. And yet, the amount of non-recyclable plastic in grocery stores appears to be growing. Read the full report here.

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PA Environment Daily

DECEMBER 15, 2021

On December 16, DEP’s Solid Waste Advisory and Recycling Fund Advisory Committees are scheduled to meet and on the agenda are presentations by DEP on its recommendations for changing the law to make Act 101 Recycling Programs more effective and fixing the very broken Electronics Waste Recycling Program.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2022

DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council is scheduled to meet on October 18 to take a deeper dive into Pennsylvania’s Municipal Recycling Program and talk about better ways to manage electronics waste. million tons were recycled, which is roughly the same amount that was recycled in 2004-- 5.14 percent between 2015 and 2021-- from 14.3

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E2 Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2022

Kathy Hochul’s State of the State address, in which she endorsed a suite of progressive environmental policies including product stewardship laws governing the paper and packaging industry, the New York Legislature has introduced a bill targeting environmental sustainability disclosures in the fashion and apparel industry.

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Enviromental Defense

DECEMBER 20, 2022

You may still see these products around as retail stores, restaurants, etc., Businesses, including retailers, restaurants and beverage companies, must develop convenient and accessible ways to collect containers and packaging from customers – including delivery bins and takeout containers – that can be cleaned and reused.

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Ocean Conservancy

JUNE 15, 2021

The Pact brings together a diverse group of nearly 100 members, including cities, state-level agencies, recyclers, haulers, retailers, brands, NGOs and others around the vision of a truly circular economy for plastic packaging in America. government to undertake an assessment of new markets for recycled plastic by the end of this year.

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Legal Planet

OCTOBER 10, 2022

SB 1145 requires CARB to create and maintain an online dashboard providing the public with information about the state’s progress on meeting its climate change goals, increasing government accountability. SB 6 and AB 2011 enable residential development in zones where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 20, 2022

GGGI membership includes representatives from academia, governments, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and the private sector dedicated to combat this most harmful form of marine debris. Connecting relevant stakeholders, including local government, communities, industry and academia. © Uganda Junior Rangers.

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PA Environment Daily

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

EIA: Retail Electricity Prices Continue Rapid Rise Driven By Rising Natural Gas Prices -- DEP Public Notices: Oil & Gas Industry Facilities Sept. EIA: Retail Electricity Prices Continue Rapid Rise Driven By Rising Natural Gas Prices -- DEP Public Notices: Oil & Gas Industry Facilities Sept. 16 - 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. -- Sept.

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Ocean Conservancy

MAY 2, 2023

The project is pilot-testing refillable models across 10 sari-sari stores in particular; but the models could be applied to other local retail establishments by working directly with owners to support refill stations in their stores. These stores are increasingly common, thanks to the JuanaZero project.

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Manning Law

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Today, the Government of Canada announced that draft regulations prohibiting certain single-use plastics have been published for public comment. It is the Government’s intention to finalize these Regulations and bring the ban into force as quickly as possible and as early as late 2022 after reviewing and considering comments received.

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PA Environment Daily

JUNE 2, 2022

Environmental Protection Agency, nearly 36 million tons of plastic was generated in 2018 and less than 9 percent was recycled. The rest ends up as litter or gets sent to landfills or incinerators where it will release microplastics over time that can get carried by wind or rain into the environment.

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Greenbuilding Law

MAY 7, 2023

In contrast, man made diamonds are created in a laboratory type setting increasingly using renewable energy sources and recycled materials, which literally and figuratively significantly reduce their carbon footprint. This makes man made diamonds a choice that aligns with ESG principles and can help promote good corporate governance.

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Greenbuilding Law

AUGUST 7, 2022

As governments enact mandatory greenhouse gas emission laws and as businesses voluntarily make “net zero” pledges, we are increasingly working with organizations, first to understand and calculate their GHG emissions, then to implement strategies for efficacious yet frictionless reductions. Air conditioning and refrigeration.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 2, 2022

What’s Your Community Doing? Other States/National/International -- Triblive: Republicans Push To Strip Safety Measures From West Virginia Mining Law [Watch for it in PA] -- Exelon, Coalition Of Power Companies Argue Before U.S.

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Onya

JULY 19, 2017

To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice: Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. By purchasing recycled plastic products you are helping to close the loop of the circular economy. Recycled Ocean Plastic Eyewear.

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PA Environment Daily

MARCH 23, 2022

Rethinks Uranium Supply For Nuclear Plants; Much Of Global Supplies To Fuel Plants Is Controlled By Russia American Rescue Plan Funding -- $11 Billion In Federal American Rescue Plan Funding To PA State Government, Local Governments Has Yet To Be Invested. What’s Your Community Doing? Bipartisan Federal Infrastructure Law -- Gov.

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PA Environment Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

York County -- York County Solid Waste and Refuse Authority , for Resource Recovery Center improvements and a new ash processing and recycling facility: The ash facility uses new technology to separate metals, aggregates, and sand from combustion ash, reducing ash that must be managed in a landfill by 60–80 percent.

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Clean Energy Law

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The SWRCB is also advancing its “Making Conservation a California Way of Life” rulemaking initiative, which aims to establish tailored efficiency goals for urban retail water suppliers. These goals are designed to reflect the unique characteristics of each supplier’s service area, promoting locally appropriate conservation solutions.

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Arnold Porter

AUGUST 6, 2021

billion authorization of funds to establish a deployment program under the Department of Commerce (DOC) in partnership with state, tribal and territory governments. Eligible applicants include (1) states; (2) city planning organizations; (3) local governments; (4) public transportation authorities; (5) Indian tribes; and (6) US territories.

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Greenbuilding Law

APRIL 25, 2021

Senate Bill 349 makes changes to the statute governing the Drinking Water Revolving Loan Fund to conform State law to federal law. Solid Waste Management and Recycling. Senate Bill 116 / House Bill 164 require MDE’s Office of Recycling to promote the development of markets for recycled materials and recycled products in the State.

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Arnold Porter

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Our primary focus continues to be on chemical substances which are the subject of regulatory activity or scrutiny by various federal and state government agencies and potential litigants. The comment period on the nail care products containing toluene proposal closed on November 18, 2021.

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Vermont Law

FEBRUARY 25, 2018

The government sets an overall emissions target¾the cap¾and determines which facilities will be covered. Many states have points of regulation low in the supply chain, such as entities that purchase fuel from the terminal rack and distribute it to retailers. [87]. Cap-and-trade programs generally operate as follows. [13].

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