CA Plastic Bag Fee Faces Uphill Battle
A bill which would have required consumers to pay twenty five cents for each plastic carry out bag provided by grocery stores is being held under submission in Senate Committee on Appropriations in California.
Representative Introduces Resolution on Exporting E-waste
Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) recently introduced a resolution which would express the concern of the House of Representatives over the current Federal policy that allows the exportation of toxic electronic waste to developing nations and express the support of joining other developed nations and ban the export of toxic electronic waste to developing nations.
ESABC Consults on Phase II Electronics
The Electronic Stewardship Association of British Columbia has opened a consultation on Phase II products.
Legislative Update
Bills Introduced or Moved August 11-15, 2008
China’s New Energy Efficiency Campaign To Have Waste Management Implications
China’s State Council released a circular on August 1, 2008 as part of the government’s efforts to promote a national campaign on improving energy efficiency.
Taiwan Announces 2007 Results of Mandatory Government Green Procurement
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) recently announced the 2007 results of mandatory government green procurement.
Australian Town Council Tests Alternative To PET-bottled Water
On Friday, August 8, the town council of Manly, Australia launched a program not to ban water in disposable PET bottles but to provide filtered water throughout the city using “bubblers,” large attractive water dispensers.
China's Technical Policy for the Recovery of Vehicle Products
This policy serves as the guidance document for the establishment of the end-of life vehicle (ELV) recycling scheme in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The government will establish relevant schemes as outlined in this policy for sequential implementation before 2010.
EuP Directive Consultation Forum Application
The European Commission has issued an invitation for stakeholders to join the Consultation Forum on the Energy-using Products Directive.
German ELV Legislation
English Translation
RoHS FINAL Regulations-Ireland
Ireland has finalized its RoHS regs!
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