Legislation & Policy
Legislation & PolicyWashington regulators eye hauling rule changes following DTG settlement
Washington State's Department of Ecology proposes new e-waste hauling regulations after a significant settlement with DTG Recycle.
Legislation & PolicyVeolia Files Delaware Lawsuit Seeking Recovery of PFAS Treatment Costs from Alleged Polluters
Veolia files a lawsuit in Delaware to recover PFAS treatment costs from alleged polluters, impacting waste management and environmental liability.
Legislation & PolicyDigital service launched for local authority EPR packaging grants
UK government launches new digital service for local authorities to claim EPR packaging grants, streamlining funding access.
Legislation & Policy'Right to repair' for electronics reintroduced to Legislature
Right-to-repair legislation is reintroduced, compelling electronics manufacturers to provide parts and tools for repair.
Legislation & PolicyCIWM calls for outright ban on all single-use barbeques
UK waste fires from single-use BBQs prompt CIWM to demand an outright ban, impacting waste management and public safety.
Legislation & PolicyRight to Repair Farm Equipment: Legislation, Challenges, and Advantages
Right-to-repair legislation for farm equipment gains momentum, impacting manufacturers, independent repair shops, and long-term device lifecycles.
Legislation & PolicyMaine bill would protect the right to repair your own devices
Maine's "Right to Repair" bill, LD 221, threatens OEM control, mandating access to repair tools and potentially reshaping e-waste streams.
Legislation & PolicyVeolia sues Delaware manufacturers over PFAS in drinking water
PFAS litigation intensifies as Veolia sues Delaware manufacturers for contamination, impacting wastewater treatment and recycling costs.
Legislation & PolicyAnother lawsuit threatens to upend Colorado’s recycling expansion
Colorado's Producer Responsibility Act faces a new legal challenge from industry groups, threatening statewide recycling expansion.
Legislation & PolicyGovernment Unveils ‘Tex-Eco Initiative’ To Accelerate Textile Recycling And Circular Economy
Spain's new Tex-Eco Initiative targets textile waste, mandating separate collection and boosting recycling infrastructure across the nation.
Legislation & PolicyNY's recycling data is a dumpster fire, according to state comptroller report
New York's recycling data is critically flawed, jeopardizing municipal programs and state funding for waste management.
Legislation & Policy93% of British businesses impacted by new EU packaging regulation
EU packaging regulations now impact 93% of British businesses, signaling significant shifts for cross-border waste management and EPR schemes.