May 2012

Louisiana Senate Passes E-Waste Recycling Study Resolution
The Department of Environmental Quality is requested to conduct the study and report to the legislature.

Oregon Governor Issues Executive Order On Green Purchasing And Product Design
The EO establishes a Green Chemistry Innovation Initiative.

Pharmacies Could Collect Waste Medicine Under Bill Introduced In Illinois
Measure would amend the state’s Safe Pharmaceutical Disposal Act.

Oregon EQC To Consider Raising Manufacturer Fees For Electronic Recycling Program
Current fee collections are insufficient to cover growing administrative costs says Department of Environmental Quality.

Green Manufacturing Initiative Launched In New York State
State Environmental Protection Fund to provide $1.6 million to help New York companies develop and market new green products.

Waste Diversion Ontario Opens Consultation On Stewardship Plan Policies And Practices
The consultation will be part of a report requested by the Ministry of Environment.

Concord Bottled Water Ban Is Déjà Vu
Similar ban adopted two years ago was deemed to be unenforceable by the Massachusetts Attorney General.

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.

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.

New Bill In Pennsylvania Would Prohibit Cash Payments For Scrap Metal Purchases
Measure expected to help deter theft of recyclable metals.

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