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Producer Obligations Under EPR Laws: Exploring Alternatives to PRO Participation

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A defining feature of the extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws emerging across the United States is the expectation that producers join a statewide producer responsibility organization (PRO). But for some producers,...more

Perkins Coie

California's Strict Compostable Packaging Requirements Effective January 2026

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Key Takeaways - - Effective January 1, 2026, products must meet far more stringent requirements to be labeled as "compostable" or "home compostable." - Most packaging currently labeled as compostable is not compliant with...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

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

Environmental General Counsel PC

Exempted Materials under California's EPR Packaging Law (SB 54)

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Producers who may qualify for an exemption under California’s extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) packaging law (“SB 54” or the “Act”) should consider reviewing CalRecycle’s recently released Proposed Draft Regulation...more

K&L Gates LLP

Chasing Compliance with Chasing Arrows: Exploring the Implications of SB 343, Conflicting State Legislation, and the Impact of...

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On 28 December 2023, CalRecycle published the results of the preliminary Material Characterization Study required under SB 343, codified as Cal. Pub. Res. Code § 42355.51. The preliminary findings identify the types of...more

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California Businesses Face New Organic Waste Mandates in 2022

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Organic waste collection regulations became effective as of January 1, 2022 for local government jurisdictions in California. Since 2006 California has aggressively pursued establishment of economy-wide greenhouse gas (GHG)...more

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