Legislation & Policy
Legislation & Policy17 States Challenge California’s Landmark Plastic Packaging Law
California's landmark plastic packaging law faces legal challenge from 17 states, impacting national recycling infrastructure and corporate compliance.
Legislation & PolicyCIWM competence scheme moves into delivery as waste permitting reforms become law
Waste permitting reforms in the UK are prompting the CIWM to launch a new competence scheme, impacting waste site operators nationwide.
Legislation & PolicyPennsylvania enacts solar decommissioning legislation
Pennsylvania’s new solar decommissioning law mandates financial assurance for PV projects, impacting site reclamation and material recovery.
Legislation & PolicyEssex skip-hire boss given suspended sentence for waste offences
Waste crime enforcement intensifies as UK skip-hire boss receives suspended sentence for operating illegal sites.
Legislation & PolicyMinister visits Port of Tyne plastic clean-up after government criticism
UK plastic pollution cleanup efforts intensifies at Port of Tyne amid government scrutiny over environmental pledges.
Legislation & PolicyWaste Contract Extension Overturned by Mississippi Appeals Court
Waste Management's 30-year contract extension with Chickasaw County, Mississippi, overturned, setting a precedent for public waste contracts.
Legislation & PolicyWhat’s next as Hawai’i enacts clean fuels program; Biogas news from Waga, Convertus
Hawaii's new clean fuels program, targeting a 100% renewable energy grid by 2045, significantly boosts demand for biogas and organic waste conversion.
Legislation & PolicyMore buried waste discovered during Kidlington clean-up
Waste crime crackdown intensifies as UK Environment Agency uncovers extensive buried waste, signaling stricter enforcement.
Legislation & PolicyTrump admin blocks tungsten, battery waste exports to boost US minerals supply - Mining.com
US critical minerals policy shifts, impacting tungsten and battery waste exports, will reshape domestic recycling markets and supply chains.
Legislation & PolicyHow Miami-Dade County plans to tackle zero waste by 2040
Miami-Dade County targets zero waste by 2040, impacting local recycling infrastructure and operational demands.
Legislation & PolicyDepartment of Commerce Issues Temporary Final Rule Restricting Black Mass and Tungsten Exports
Black mass export restrictions by the US Department of Commerce mandate 100% domestic sales for recyclers, impacting critical material supply chains.
Legislation & PolicyBurnham promises action on waste crime as 4 arrested over Wigan site
Waste crime crackdown intensifies: Andy Burnham pledges action after four arrests at an illegal Wigan site, signaling tougher enforcement.