Recycling

Washington Takes Bold Step in Recycling Revolution with New EPR Law for Packaging

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Olympia, Wash. — Washington has become the seventh state in the nation to implement a packaging Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) law, marking a significant change in recycling policies. Governor Bob Ferguson signed Senate Bill 5284 into law on Saturday, which he described as the “biggest overhaul of our recycling system in decades.” The new legislation is set to enhance recycling efforts across the state in alignment with similar programs established in California and Oregon. The recently passed Recycling Reform Act introduces an EPR framework for various types of paper and packaging materials, establishing a statewide … Read more

California Sues Exxon Over Misleading Recycling Claims for Plastic Products

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California has initiated a legal battle against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading the public about the recyclability of its plastic products. The lawsuit, filed by the state’s Attorney General, alleges that ExxonMobil has been aware for decades that recycling plastic effectively on a large scale was not feasible, yet it continued to falsely claim that these products were recyclable. According to the details of the lawsuit, the company has been contributing significantly to global plastic pollution while benefiting financially by promoting their products as environmentally friendly through recyclability claims. This has encouraged continual … Read more

California Takes Legal Stand Against ExxonMobil Over Alleged Recycling Misrepresentations

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Sacramento, CA – California’s Attorney General has initiated a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, alleging the oil giant has been deceitful in promoting plastics as recyclable, when in fact, most plastics end up in landfills or polluting the environment. The suit claims that ExxonMobil, one of the world’s leading plastic producers, has been aware for decades that recycling plastic economically and effectively at a large scale was highly unlikely, yet continued to market their products as recyclable. The lawsuit, filed in state court, demands that ExxonMobil be held accountable for environmental damage and the substantial costs state … Read more

City of Columbia Takes Action In Response to Recycling Program Lawsuit

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COLUMBIA, Missouri – The City of Columbia is facing a lawsuit over its recycling program. Allegations against the city claim that it violated multiple state laws related to waste management and recycling. The lawsuit was filed by a local advocacy group that is concerned about the city’s handling of recyclable materials. According to the lawsuit, Columbia’s recycling program fails to comply with state regulations and does not meet the standards set by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The advocacy group argues that the city has been mixing recyclable materials with non-recyclable waste, resulting in … Read more