Public Money Will Fund GES Cleanup in Kentucky

Posted 02-22-2019

When Global Environmental Services failed, the processor left CRT messes at multiple sites in two states. Years later, with the former owner in prison, government officials are nearing the last of the warehouse cleanups. More »

EPR Program to Cover Host of New Devices

Posted 02-22-2019

Nova Scotia is banning additional types of electronics from disposal, a move that requires product manufacturers to expand their recycling services under the province’s extended producer responsibility program. More »

Major Glass, Plastic Recycling Changes Proposed In Washington State

Posted 02-22-2019

Two bills that would alter statewide recycling programs have been introduced in the Washington state legislature in response to market changes spurred by China's scrap import policies. More »

EPA Releases First Major Update to Chemicals List in 40 Years

Posted 02-22-2019

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released an update of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory listing the chemicals that are actively being manufactured, processed and imported in the United States. More »

NEMA Responds to Light Bulb Standard Rollback

Posted 02-22-2019

The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) is responding to this week’s news that the Department of Energy is considering a rollback of certain light bulb standards that are scheduled to go into effect next year. More »