California Council Approves Ocean Litter Plan
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) unanimously approved a multi-pronged attack on ocean litter on November 20. Because the plan is a series of recommendations to state agencies and the California legislature, actual implementation will require further action.
Connecticut Legislature Decides Against Tapping Unclaimed Bottle Deposits
Governor M. Jodi Rell recently proposed using unclaimed deposits from Connecticut’s “bottle bill” to help relieve a large budget deficit for fiscal year 2009, but on Monday the state legislation said it would not support the idea and left the deposit funds out of its own budget relief plan.
Bill Introduced in Michigan To Phase Out Disposable Plastic Bags
Earlier this month, a bill was introduced in the Michigan legislation that would phase out the retail distribution of “noncompostable plastic carryout bags” by 2012.
Illinois Passes Law On Lead In Children’s Products
On November 19, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed amendments (SB2860) to the state’s Lead Poisoning Prevention Act.
December 1, 2008
European Electronics Recyclers Want More Financial Support From Manufacturers
Last Thursday, the European Electronics Recyclers Association (EERA) released a statement saying in essence that electronics manufacturers should be prepared to contribute more financing for electronics recycling because of the current economic downturn.
REACH Pre-registration Deadline Closes Amid Submissions Crush
The REACH deadline for pre-registering substances with the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) was today, December 1, and the agency experienced a last minute crush of online submissions.
Ireland Requests EU Action On Falling Recyclates Market
Concerned about falling prices for recyclable materials, Ireland sent a formal request to the EU Commission and Council on November 26 to “…consider what steps might now need be taken to deal with this unprecedented situation.” The letter makes a number of recommendations.
Taiwan Adopts Measures to Assist Recycling Industry
Taiwan’s Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) recently announced five measures to help the local recycling industry weather the recent downturn in financial market which also affects the resource recycling industry.
Bulletin Weekly Newsbriefs - November 28, 2008
- European Commission Issues Guidance on Greening Data Centers
- Tax Incentives To Help Irish Firms Upgrade To Energy-saving IT
- Israel Begins Funding Local Recycling Infrastructure Projects
- EPA To Examine Formaldehyde Emissions From Wood Products
- House Committee Wants EPA Action On E-Waste Exports
- Virginia Recycling Statistics Released For 2007
- Mumbai, India Begins Developing E-Waste Plan
- BBC Survey Says Brits Support "Pay As You Throw" Scheme
- World's First Oxo-biodegradable Bottle Debuts
- CHEJ Publishes Anti-PVC Product Guidebook For Consumers
- Greenpeace Issues Latest Green Electronics Scorecard
China's Technical Policy for the Recovery of Vehicle Products
This policy serves as the guidance document for the establishment of the end-of life vehicle (ELV) recycling scheme in the People's Republic of China (PRC). The government will establish relevant schemes as outlined in this policy for sequential implementation before 2010.
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