FTC Workshop Defines Problems with Green Guides
How complex does the next version of the Federal Trade Commission’s Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims (also known as the Green Guides) need to be?
Schumer Introduces BPA Bill in Senate
Could this be the death knell for Bisphenol A?
Purchasing Preference Bills Considered in 2008
Several state legislatures have taken up an old topic: purchasing preferences.
Legislative Update
Bills Moved or Introduced May 3-9, 2008
Australia Opens Public Consultation on End-of-Life Tires Plan
On May 6, Australia’s Ministry for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts announced it opened a public consultation on an end-of-life tires plan. The consultation will remain open until July 11.
Most Japanese Support Charging For Plastic Shopping Bags
Japan’s Mainichi Daily News reported that in a survey conducted by a Tokyo-based citizens group promoting packaging recycling, 71.6% of respondents supported the idea of charging for plastic shopping bags.
European Commission Brings Italy to Court Over Waste Problems
The European Commission is bringing Italy to the European Court of Justice for failing to comply with the EU's Waste Framework Directive. At specific issue are waste policies around the Naples region.
China to Promulgate E-Waste Treatment Standard in 2009
China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported that the draft e-Waste Treatment Technical Specifications (version 4) has been completed and the Specifications are expected to be published this year.
Hong Kong Launches Energy Efficiency Labeling on Certain Products
On May 9, a new program was launched that requires energy efficiency labels on all new room air conditioners, refrigerators and compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) sold in Hong Kong.
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!
| 
