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US Supreme Court overturns Chevron doctrine, limiting federal agency reach
Federal courts will no longer have to defer to agency regulations for interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
By Ryan Golden , Ginger Christ • July 1, 2024 -
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9 countries’ paper bag imports harmed US producers, tariffs to come: USITC
The U.S. Department of Commerce will issue duty orders. Novolex submitted petitions initiating the investigation that resulted in tariffs, but other packaging companies opposed it.
By Katie Pyzyk • June 26, 2024 -
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Massachusetts advances plastic bag ban, lawmakers consider packaging EPR
The Plastics Reduction Act recently passed the state Senate and is pending action in the House. It also seeks to add a fee on paper bags, change state procurement rules for plastic bottles and limit plastic utensils.
By Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • June 24, 2024 -
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After late push, New York packaging EPR bill runs out of time
The proposed legislation would have also set plastic reduction thresholds and banned certain toxic substances. The long-contested bill was opposed by some of the same groups that supported a packaging EPR law in Minnesota.
By Megan Quinn , Maria Rachal • June 10, 2024 -
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Ardagh, USW notch win in ongoing glass wine bottle import review
The U.S. Glass Producers Coalition petitioned on the issue last December. More determinations from the Commerce Department and International Trade Commission are expected in the coming months on China, Mexico and Chile.
By Maria Rachal • June 7, 2024 -
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Colorado’s PRO names executive director to manage state’s EPR rollout
Meanwhile, Circular Action Alliance says it's still looking to hire for similar roles in Oregon and California.
By Megan Quinn • June 6, 2024 -
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4 talking points at Circularity on the path forward for packaging
To scale change, experts brought up the need for more precompetitive collaboration and the desire to move beyond pilots, among other themes.
By Maria Rachal • May 30, 2024 -
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Packaging EPR compromises met with apprehension and hope
Leaders from Circular Action Alliance, The Recycling Partnership, American Beverage and Upstream talked Minnesota’s new EPR law and upcoming challenges and opportunities amid a patchwork of regulations.
By Maria Rachal • May 29, 2024 -
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California legislators advance bills to limit plastic bags and PFAS, update EPR
Multiple bills with packaging implications survived a key legislative deadline last week and have momentum as lawmakers work to wrap up their session over the summer.
By Cole Rosengren , Megan Quinn • Updated May 29, 2024 -
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Minnesota becomes 5th US state with packaging EPR law
Gov. Tim Walz signed a budget bill that includes language to set up an extended producer responsibility system. A producer responsibility organization is set to be appointed by January 2025.
By Maria Rachal , Megan Quinn • Updated May 23, 2024 -
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Litter audit data could drive more litigation and policy, experts say
A recent analysis identified Coca-Cola as the source of 11% of all branded plastic found in litter surveyed globally. This type of data is part of growing transparency around packaging outcomes.
By Maria Rachal • May 22, 2024 -
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Packaging EPR legislation with ‘shared responsibility’ model sent to Minnesota governor
Minnesota could soon become the fifth state to enact such a law. A PRO would be appointed by next year. Ameripen described the legislation as “a fair compromise.”
By Maria Rachal • May 21, 2024 -
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New York state recycling needs assessment published amid push to pass EPR
The first phase of the needs assessment, conducted by RRS for the Center for Sustainable Materials Management, shows more material in the state can be recovered, possibly through an EPR program, but more data is needed.
By Megan Quinn • May 16, 2024 -
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EU packaging regs advanceEU Parliament votes in favor of PPWR
A vote Wednesday advances approval of the sweeping packaging rules, but finalization isn’t expected until after a new Parliament is elected later this year.
By Maria Rachal • April 24, 2024 -
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Colorado legislature greenlights ‘medium’ scenario for EPR implementation
A revised needs assessment showed that the producer-funded program cost could range between $190 million and $310 million come 2035. The recycling rate could reach 58% by that year, an estimate shows.
By Maria Rachal • April 22, 2024 -
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CMI weighs in on Biden’s call for tariff increases
Trade with China is a key issue ahead of the 2024 presidential election. The Can Manufacturers Institute says the Biden administration should take greater action to mitigate impacts from steel and aluminum imported goods.
By Maria Rachal • April 19, 2024 -
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Illinois Senate approves bill targeting single-use plastic at hotels
Similar legislation requiring hotels to eliminate small plastic toiletry bottles has passed in Washington, California and New York.
By Jenna Graber • April 15, 2024 -
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Circular Action Alliance is lone PRO to submit program plan for Oregon EPR
The brands-led group, which is already active in Colorado, California and Maryland, is eyeing end-of-year approval for its plan as 2025 recycling changes loom.
By Maria Rachal • April 3, 2024 -
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Federal judge dismisses $600M environmental lawsuit against Graphic Packaging
The judge did not believe the plaintiffs’ attorney made a convincing case that GPI and government officials harmed residents of Kalamazoo, Michigan, with toxic emissions. Now, that attorney faces possible punishment.
By Katie Pyzyk • March 19, 2024 -
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EPA limits for fine particulate matter emissions rattle packaging industry, prompt appeal
Changes to the PM 2.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards could affect multiple states. The American Chemistry Council, American Forest & Paper Association and others recently petitioned for legal review.
By April Reese • March 19, 2024 -
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Questions remain after FDA says market phase-out complete for PFAS in paper food packaging material
The agency said certain grease-proofing substances used on wrappers and containers are no longer being sold by manufacturers for food contact in the U.S. Others credited state leadership on the issue for driving change.
By Maria Rachal • March 15, 2024 -
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California opens public comment period on draft EPR regulations
The public comment period will run until April 23, when CalRecycle will host a public hearing. The agency estimates more than 13,000 producers would be affected by the regulation.
By Maria Rachal • March 12, 2024 -
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Maine’s latest EPR draft rules spur requests for more details
Stakeholders at a hearing last week asked for a more comprehensive needs assessment, as well as more technical help for municipalities and flexibility for producers. Ameripen and AF&PA weighed in.
By Megan Quinn • March 11, 2024 -
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Trade groups and state AGs debate GSA’s approach to minimize single-use plastic purchases
Multiple groups with different viewpoints called for rewrites of a proposed rule, many seeking a more nuanced, less material-specific approach. GSA serves as the federal government’s procurement arm.
By Maria Rachal • March 11, 2024 -
(2024). [Video]. Retrieved from U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works YouTube channel.
5 themes from the Senate hearing on packaging EPR
The Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works gathered voices from SC Johnson, Ameripen and World Wildlife Fund.
By Maria Rachal • March 7, 2024
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