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Extended Producer Uncertainty: Groundbreaking California Packaging Law Faces Setbacks

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Two significant developments have recently emerged concerning California’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, SB 54, which aims to phase out single-use plastics. The landmark law for packaging and plastic food...more

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Canada Publishes Phase 1 Guidance for the Reporting of Plastics

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Introduction - On December 31, 2024, the Government of Canada published a guide for reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry (Registry). As discussed in our previous bulletin, the Government of Canada established the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Environmental Law

In the Void Left by Congress's Failure to Address Plastic Pollution, More Litigation Such as This Is Inevitable

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Last November, I posted about litigation filed by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, asserting public nuisance and other claims against PepsiCo concerning contamination of the Buffalo River. At the time, I...more

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US makes critical shift in position on global plastics treaty

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The US has pivoted in its stance on the global management of plastic production and pollution, with significant potential impacts for industry. The shift comes amid ongoing negotiations toward a UN treaty aimed at addressing...more

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In a Grim World, Even a Sliver of Positive Environmental News Is a Good Thing

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Earlier this week, the United National Environmental Programme (doesn’t everything just look better with British spelling!) announced that 175 nations had approved a resolution titled “End plastic pollution: Towards an...more

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Legislators, Companies and Consumers Turn Their Attention Toward Plastics

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Plastic pollution and waste reduction are becoming key elements of the sustainability conversation. Early movers are investing in plastic-reduction funds, technologies such as plastic to fuel and molecular recycling, or...more

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