On July 30, 2025, the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) filed suit against the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the Oregon Environmental Commission alleging that Oregon’s Plastic Pollution...more
8/1/2025
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Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of thousands of human-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, oil, and grease. These properties have made them popular for many decades for use in waterproof products,...more
On March 4, 2025 the Supreme Court overturned the 9th Circuit to rule in favor of the City of San Francisco in a landmark Clean Water Act case. The EPA authorizes states to issue National Pollutant Discharge Elimination...more
3/5/2025
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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