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Regulations Listing: Environmental Sustainability

california organic waste regulation

California organic waste recycling program goes into effect

REGULATORY RADAR - Starting on January 1, 2022, California’s Short-Lived Climate Pollutants organic waste and food collection regulation becomes enforceable.

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Recent EPA actions on pollution, environmental justice

REGULATORY RADAR - In the past month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ramped up its agenda on a variety of initiatives covering fuel efficiency, water and air pollution, and environmental justice.

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California law GHG disclosures

California senate passes first US law requiring corporate GHG disclosures

REGULATORY RADAR - In January 2022, the California senate passed the Climate Corporate Accountability Act (CCAA), the first law in the U.S. that would require large corporations to disclose the full extent of their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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UN adopts historic resolution aimed at ending plastic pollution

REGULATORY RADAR - In early March 2022, the U.N. Environment Assembly passed 14 historic resolutions to end plastic pollution and advance environmental protection and restoration efforts.

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EU invasive species law

EU may pursue legal action against member states that defy invasive species law

REGULATORY RADAR - As of February 9, 2022, the EU is taking additional steps to address the management of invasive alien species with a regulation intended to alleviate one of the major causes of biodiversity loss.

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usdot fuel efficiency standards

USDOT announces new vehicle fuel economy standards

REGULATORY RADAR - On April 1, 2022, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced new fuel economy standards. For passenger cars and light trucks made in model year 2026...

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canada carbon capture

Canada creates carbon-capture incentives in new budget

REGULATORY RADAR - On April 7, 2022, Canada presented its budget introducing a 60% tax credit for equipment used to capture carbon from the air, and 50% for all other capture equipment, plus a 37.5% credit for transportation and storage equipment.

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EU environmental rules product design and labeling

EU proposes environmental rules that would affect nearly all products

REGULATORY RADAR - On March 30, 2022, the European Commission presented a package of proposals as part of the European Green Deal, which include new regulations on product design and labeling guaranteed to affect nearly all products.

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epa final strategic plan

US EPA releases final strategic plan, including goals for environmental justice

REGULATORY RADAR - The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently released the final version of its Fiscal Year 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan, which is underpinned by four guiding principles...

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US Department of Justice launches Office for Environmental Justice

REGULATORY RADAR - On May 5, 2022, the DOJ announced a new comprehensive environmental justice enforcement strategy and the formation of an Office of Environmental Justice.

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canada carbon capture

Canada launches GHG emissions offset program

REGULATORY RADAR - On June 8, 2022, the Government of Canada announced that has launched a new greenhouse gas (GHG) offset credit system. It aims to support the development and implementation of projects that prevent emissions or remove GHGs from the atmosphere.

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Single-use plastics legislation advances globally

REGULATORY RADAR - Around the world, recent legislation is limiting use and disposal of single-use plastics. Canada and India have moved to eliminate their use, while in California, plastic makers will soon be required to cover recycling costs or eliminate plastic packaging.

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