State Recycling Laws Update

California Legislature Approves Bill Requiring Minimum Recycled Content in Most Plastic Beverage Containers

The bill was sent to Governor Gavin Newsome to sign into law.

Amendments to California Law Governing Degradable Plastics Approved by Legislature

The same bill also delays final recommendations by the Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling.

Bill Introduced in Pennsylvania General Assembly Would Fund Personal Protective Equipment Purchases for Sanitation Workers

If approved, the law would take effect immediately.

Bill to Establish a Citywide Food Waste Composting Program Introduced in Honolulu City Council

Under the measure, the city would purchase some of the compost produced through the program.

Baltimore City Council Members Harden Position against Waste Incineration in New Resolution

A plan to close the city’s aging solid waste incinerator is being challenged in court.

City of Pittsburgh Plans to Coordinate with the Natural Resources Defense Council on Reducing Food Waste

The NRDC has coordinated with other city governments on food waste reduction.

Recycling Laws International

Landmark Recycling and Waste Reduction Bill Introduced in Australian Parliament

The bill seeks to ban the export of unprocessed waste and boost recycling and reuse through new product stewardship schemes.

Brazilian Ministry of Environment Publishes Draft Product Stewardship Agreement for Aluminum Cans

The Ministry wants to increase the aluminum can recycling rate to 95%.

Norwegian Environment Agency Recommends Banning Ten Types of Disposable Plastic Items

The ban would align Norwegian regulations with an EU directive approved last year.

Bill Introduced in Argentinian Senate Would Require Warnings on Disposable Plastic Bottles

The sponsor of the bill is concerned about health and sanitation issues related to reusing such bottles.

Department of Environment, Food and Environment Launches Public Consultation on English Waste Management Plan

However, the draft "revised plan" proposes no new policies.

Philippine House Resolution Would Ban Disposable Plastic Water Bottles Institutionally

The sponsor says the resolution gives the chamber the chance to lead by example on reducing plastic waste.

The Bulletin

Regulatory Developments:



UK Government Announces English Single-Use Plastic Bag Charge Will Double in 2021

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French Environmental Ministry and Coastal Communities Sign Agreement to Reduce Beach Plastic Pollution

EEA Calls for Better Labeling and Consumer Education on Compostable and Biodegradeable Plastic

New South Wales Government Makes $10 Million Available for Solar Panel Recycling

Australian Capital Territory Launches Household Food Waste Prevention Campaign

Scottish EPA Issues Guidance on Handling Beer Waste (Seriously)

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