Cuts in state programs, regulations

Article Abstract:

Several states are planning to discontinue their waste management and recycling programs to reduce costs. States such as Maine and Virginia will continue to meet their recycling and waste management goals, but not at the expense of maintaining waste management authorities or deriving funding from local taxes. Meanwhile, in Oregon two laws have been passed that exempt packaging manufacturers from producing containers composed of at least 25% of recycled products.

Recycling (Waste, etc.), Recycling, State government

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The fragile state of glass

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The glass recycling market has been showing a lackluster performance as a result of the losing prominence of glass in the packaging sector. Glass is facing strong competition from plastic and aluminum packaging, and has been on the losing end because of high transportation and material costs. However, the more sophisticated image of glass bottles as well as their adaptibility to design changes are keeping the material afloat in the beverage industry.

Glass Container Manufacturing, Glass Beverage Bottles, Beverage containers, Glass bottles

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EPA scambling to meet court deadline for approving permit programs

Article Abstract:

Information about the EPA's latest push to meet the Dec 1 mandated deadline for air permit programs are outlined. Some officials believe that the EPA will have to assume control of those programs if the agency cannot implement them by the deadline.

Air Pollution Control, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Laws, regulations and rules, Political activity, Pollution control industry, United States. Environmental Protection Agency

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