EPR — February 11, 2021Proposed Legislation in Oregon Aims to Put More Recycling Responsibility on ManufacturerA local senator’s bill that creates a new product stewardship program for plastic packaging and food serviceware is among a set of bills proposed in this state legislative session focused on putting more responsibility for recycling on manufacturers. Senate Bill 14, sponsored by State Sen. Lee Beyer (D-Springfield), would establish a new statewide product stewardship program responsible for the collection […] EPR — February 11, 2021
EPR — February 4, 2021Plastic Makers Support Fair, Feasible Policy Approaches to Improve Packaging RecyclingThe American Chemistry Council (ACC) issued the following statement, which is attributed to Joshua Baca, ACC’s vice president of plastics, in response to the introduction of extended producer responsibility (EPR) legislation in nine U.S. states: “America’s Plastic Makers are helping lead the way toward ending plastic waste by investing, innovating, and driving policies that treat […] EPR — February 4, 2021
