March 2010

Vermont House Passes E-Waste Recycling Law
Senate version passed earlier. Legislation awaits governor’s signature.

Ban On Polystyrene Foam Food Service Ware Proposed In Chicago
The alderman who pushed for the city's plastic bag recycling ordinance has introduced a polystyrene foam ordinance.

Maryland General Assembly Approves BPA Ban
The Maryland Senate voted unanimously to ban bisphenol A (BPA) from childcare products.

Mercury-Containing Lamp Disposal Ban Introduced In Hawaii
Measure would prohibit landfill disposal or incineration of the lamps.

Brominated Flame Retardants Ban Proposed In Alaska
PentaBDE and octaBDE are targeted in House bill.

Second Carryout Bag Bill Introduced In Maryland House
The latest bill would require an in-store recycling program but not bag fees.

Rules On District Of Columbia’s New Bag Fee Finalized
Although DC retailers began charging a bag fee on January 1, the public comment period on how the ordinance would be implemented and enforced closed on March 5.

Market Development For Recycleables Being Considered In Florida
A new Recycling Business Assistance Center is proposed under Florida bill.

Connecticut Bill Would Create “Priority Chemicals” List
The bill would also ban Cadmium in children’s products.

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