News from the New York Product Stewardship Council
Governor Cuomo Vetoes Ineffective Drug Disposal Legislation
Thanks to the strong urging of NYPSC, Citizens Campaign for the Environment, and dozens of stakeholders, the Governor vetoed A.387-B/S.6750. Learn more.
Tell Governor Cuomo to Include Paint Stewardship in his 2018 Executive Budget Bill
Join NYPSC, NYSAR3, NYSASWM, the Federation, and SWANA-NY -- Tell Governor Cuomo to include S.881/A.1038 in his 2018 Executive Budget Bill. Learn more.
NYPSC, PSI, NYSAR3 and P2I bring stakeholders together to discuss environmental impacts of fast fashion. Learn more.
NYPSC and Product Stewardship Institute Launch USDA-funded Project to Expand Drug Take-Back
The project will culminate in an online Toolkit to help medical professionals educate patients about medication disposal. Learn more.
New York State News
Extended producer responsibility & product stewardship in NY
New York State Department of Conservation (NYS DEC)
Offers Grant to Assist Municipalities with E-Waste Recycling
NYS DEC will accept grant applications through January 31, 2018. While the funding is helpful in the short term, regulations are needed to strengthen the existing statute.Learn more.
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Highlighted at New York State Association for Reduction, Reuse and Recycling Conference
Panelists addressed pharmaceutical recovery, e-waste regulations, and an overview of the 2017 NYS alkaline battery bill. Learn more.
National Updates
Product stewardship news across the United States
Eleven State and Local Governments Suggest Changes to Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Drug Take-Back Regulations
The requested changes will make it easier for governments nationwide to better serve residents with effective drug take-back programs. Learn more.
California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) Identifies Priority Packaging Items for Mandatory Policy
Aseptic containers and cartons, expanded polystyrene, film plastic, pouches, uncoated corrugate, and waxed cardboard would be subject to mandatory policies. Learn more.
Pennsylvania Senate Holds Hearing on Bill to Amend the State's Electronics Extended Producer Responsibility Law
If passed, the bill will require retailers to collect an eco-fee from consumers at the point of purchase.Learn more.
Chittenden County, Vermont is First in the Nation for Mercury Thermostat Collection
Chittenden County tops the charts for the greatest number of mercury thermostats collected between 2012 and 2016.Learn more.
California Governor Signs Bill to Strengthen Carpet Stewardship Program
The amendment requires greater collection convenience for consumers and the expansion of markets for products made from post-consumer carpet. Learn more.
Events, Webinars, Conferences
FREE Webinar Recording | Pharmacy-Based Drug Take-Back: Fact and Fiction | Product Stewardship Institute | December 19, 2017 |
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Webinar | Solar Panel Stewardship: the Future is Now | Product Stewardship Institute | January 4, 2018 |
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Strive For Sustainability Solid Waste & Recycling Conference | Federation of NY Solid Waste Associations | May 20-23, 2018 | Register (early bird rates open until April 17)
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