February 2012

Rhode Island General Assembly Considers Two Product Stewardship Bills
Rechargeable batteries and architectural paint schemes proposed

Product Stewardship Taken Up In Iowa Legislature
A study bill would authorize Department of Natural Resources to recommend product stewardship categories.

Carpeting Product Stewardship Bill Introduced In Washington State
Carpeting producers would need to join a “carpet stewardship organization” by January 1 of next year.

Nebraska Bill Concerns Mercury-Containing Lights
State agency would be tasked with addressing proper disposal.

Wisconsin Bill Expands Mercury In Batteries Prohibition
Mercury in zinc air button batteries would become prohibited on January 1, 2013.

Lead-Acid Auto Battery Recycling Bills Introduced In Two States
Hawaii bill adds $50 deposit requirement to current law; Arizona bill places restrictions on recyclers.

Hawaii Bill Would Ban Bottling Of Water For Outside-Of-State Sales
Theft to future fresh water supplies cited as reason for measure.

Alameda County, California Enacts Single-Use Plastic Bag Ban
A minimum ten-cent fee will be placed on each recycled paper and reusable bag distributed.

New Scrap Metal Theft Bills Introduced In Several More States
Missouri, Maine, Oklahoma and Washington among latest states attempting to improve theft prevention.

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