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New Jersey Takes a Green Leap: Enacts EPR Law for Electric Vehicle Batteries, A Major Step Towards Sustainable Future

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Trenton, New Jersey – New legislation has been signed into law in New Jersey that mandates the implementation of an extended producer responsibility (EPR) program for electric vehicle (EV) batteries. This move aims to address the increasing challenge of managing and recycling these batteries as the adoption of EVs continues to rise. Under the new law, EV manufacturers will be responsible for financing and managing the collection, transportation, and recycling of the batteries they produce. This shift in responsibility from consumers to manufacturers is expected to significantly improve the recycling rates of EV batteries and … Read more

South Korea Enacts Landmark Law to Phase Out Dog Meat Industry by 2027

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SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea has passed a law that aims to prohibit the sale and slaughter of dogs for their meat by 2027. The move comes in response to changing attitudes among the younger generation, who increasingly view dogs as family pets rather than a source of food. Dog meat stew, known as “boshintang,” has long been considered a delicacy for older generations, but its popularity has been waning. According to estimates, South Korea currently has approximately 1,600 dog meat restaurants and 1,150 dog farms. The new law will ban the raising, butchering, … Read more