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Chemical recycling of plastic is at a turning point in Europe, with several large projects poised to start but still facing regulatory and market challenges. As highlighted in the study recently published by consultants...more
EPA late last year finalized rules banning use of trichloroethylene (TCE) in the United States and certain consumer uses of perchloroethylene (PCE) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). Both chlorinated chemical...more
The National Waste & Recycling Association (“NWRA”) and the Solid Waste Association of North America (“SWANA”) released a January 2025 Policy Statement that is stated to address what is described as the: …critical issue...more
The Massachusetts Attorney General (“AG”) on behalf of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts filed on October 16th a civil action in the Superior Court alleging that: …Feedback Earth, Inc. (“Feedback Earth”) is generating...more
The Association of State and Territorial Solid Waste Management Officials Document (“ASTSWMO”) has produced a document titled: Quick Reference Guide Community Considerate Cleanups (“Guide”)....more
This regular publication by DLA Piper lawyers focuses on helping clients navigate the ever-changing business, legal, and regulatory landscape. USDA extends comment period on new salmonella rule for poultry....more
Following the goals outlined in the PFAS Blueprint (published in 2021), the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) published a plan to gather data on the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Minnesota....more
Less than one month after the release of a study showing the discovery of microplastics in human blood, reported by the Environmental Law Monitor here, scientists have discovered microplastics in the lungs of living...more
Last week, the Ocean Protection Council adopted California’s Statewide Microplastics Strategy. The strategy is the first of its kind in the nation, focusing on outlining steps to address microplastic pollution, an emerging...more
On November 3, 2021, the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) published its final PFAS Chemical Action Plan (Plan), which provides a roadmap for addressing uses and releases of those chemicals in Washington State to...more
EPA withdraws toxicity assessment of PFAS contaminant, citing political interference - Chemical & Engineering News – February 10 - Citing a January 27 presidential directive on scientific integrity and evidence-based...more
The National Waste & Recycling Association’s (“NWRA”) Healthcare Waste Institute published a March 9th document titled: Frequently Asked Questions, 2019 Novel Coronavirus (“FAQ”)...more
Pierce Atwood LLP offers this summary of Maine Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) standards as a convenience in evaluating PFAS and tracking Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulatory and Maine...more