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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

Kelley Drye & Warren LLP

Amazon Hit With Greenwashing Lawsuit

Last week, consumers in four states filed a proposed class action against Amazon, accusing the company of greenwashing by misleading consumers about the sustainability of the company’s Amazon Basics line of paper products....more

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Antitrust regulators diverge on treatment of sustainability

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In 2024, regulators across the globe increasingly acknowledged the need for a nuanced enforcement approach to balancing support for sustainability initiatives against traditional antitrust enforcement and countering the risk...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

What Will the New FTC Do With the Green Guides?

The incoming administration will change the Federal Trade Commission leadership. Chair Lina Khan, whose term has expired, is leaving, making way for a new majority of three Republican Commissioners. Andrew Ferguson will...more

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The Downside of ESG: The Dangers of Greenwashing

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In recent years, there has been an increasing trend for companies to claim environmental sustainability, making public commitments to lower carbon emissions and other eco-friendly measures. However, this rise in environmental...more

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Can You Go Green Without Being Accused Of Greenwashing?

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On Earth Day and every day, companies face increasing pressure to “go green” or be more “sustainable.” When companies heed this call—whether it’s by reducing GHG emissions, investing in renewable energy, or making their...more

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ESG and Sustainability Litigation as Vehicles to Compel Environmental Policy Change

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US environmental policy changes tend to occur at a glacial pace, particularly at the federal level. Frustrated with the pace of change, environmental non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and state regulators are increasingly...more

White & Case LLP

Competitor collaboration: From combatting COVID-19 to the climate crisis

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Competition regulators have shown their ability to act quickly and decisively in order to help allay the worst impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Could these responses provide a template for achieving environmental and...more

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