Vermont Legislature Approves Overhaul Of State Waste Laws
Approved bill includes mandated recycling, landfill bans, a cost analysis of the current beverage container deposit scheme, and a review of waste tire management.
Connecticut Senate Passes Mattress Product Stewardship Bill
The measure was sent to the House for consideration.
Mercury-Containing Lamp EPR Bill Introduced In New York
Lamp manufacturers would be responsible for implementing their own recycling plans by the end of next year.
New Bill In Pennsylvania Would Prohibit Cash Payments For Scrap Metal Purchases
Measure expected to help deter theft of recyclable metals.
Louisiana House Approves Bill Authorizing Schools To Sell End-of-Life Computers
Sales proposed as more economical alternative to “auctioning the device or recycling it.”
Household Hazardous Waste Stewardship Program Launched In Manitoba
The collection of waste paint and fluorescent lights began on May 1; other items to be added in October.
US FDA Issues Guidance On DEHP Testing For Bottled Water
Guidance applies to “source water,” not water after it has been bottled.
May 16, 2012
New South African Waste Strategy Gazetted
Strategy includes specifications and targets for waste minimization, reuse, recycling and recovery and implementation of industry waste management plans.
President of Chile Proposes Implementing “Green Taxes” On Some Products
Batteries, packaging, tires, oils and lubricants are among candidate products for the proposed tax.
Brazilian Senate Holds Opening Hearing On Pharmaceutical Stewardship Program
An government-industry agreement was proposed for early next year.
French Pharmaceutical Companies Agree To New Waste Management Initiatives
Expansion of packaging recycling measures and collection of household medical sharps are parts of new industry-government pact.
Croatia Plastic Bag Tax To Take Effect On January 1
The amount of the tax is still to be determined.
French Government Issues Guidances On Biobased And Biodegradable Plastics
Recommendations on materials applications and consumer communications offered.
Argentina Phases Out Use Of BPA In Plastic Baby Bottles
Manufacturers must place warning labels on bottles as interim measure.
WRAP Publishes Guide For Establishing Rigid Plastic Packaging Collections
Guide was created for local UK governments wanting to add non-bottle rigid plastic to curbside recycling programs
Bulletin Weekly News Briefs - 9 May 2012
Government and Regulatory:
- US EPA Releases Alternatives Assessment for NPEs
- Connecticut DEP Finalizing Changes To E-Waste Regulations
- Washington State Awards $18.8 Million In Waste Management Grants
- CalRecycle Awards $750,000 In Beverage Container Recycling Grants
- Newfoundland and Labrador Government Funds School Electronics Recycling Project
Statistics and Trends:
- US Residents Turn In 276 Tons Of Waste Drugs During National Collection Day
- UK Household Recycling Up, Waste Generation Down
- Honolulu Announces Phase Out Of Drop Off Recycling Bins System
- North American Battery Recycling Program Set Collection Record In 2011
- Study Suggests Reusable Shopping Bags Can Transmit Norovirus
Business Initiatives:
- BSVE Calls For End-Of-Waste Criteria For Plastics
- PlasticsEurope Supports EU Landfill Ban Proposed By Parliament Committee
The Green Perspective
- ChemSec Calls On EU Regulators To Better Enforce Chemical Registration Requirements
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