NY Product Stewardship Council Quarterly Newsletter

Winter 2018

NYPSC Updates

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. View the veto memo.	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. View our letter, and send your own.


Over 200 Industry Professionals Inspired at the 2017 New York Textiles Summit 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 | Download Recording

Webinar | Solar Panel Stewardship: the Future is Now | Product Stewardship Institute | January 4, 2018 | Register

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)

What We're Reading

DEC Report: 520 Million Pounds of Electronic Waste Collected and Diverted From Landfills | New York State Department of Environmental Conservation | December 2017

On America Recycles Day, Association of Plastic Recyclers urges brands to play a bigger role | Plastics News | November 2017

Tackling Textile Waste, from Collection to Regeneration| Sourcing Journal | November 2017

These Companies are Making Strides to Extend Clothing Life to Curb Textile Waste| Sourcing Journal | October 2017

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