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EU Parliament Adopts Measures to Tackle Food and Textile Waste
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ter prevent and reduce food and textile waste across the EU.
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EPA Releases Final Supplement to 1 4-Dioxane Risk Evaluation and Seeks Public Comments for Review of 1 3-Butadiene Draft Risk Evaluation
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On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final supplement to the risk evaluation and determination for the solvent 1,4-dioxane under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The updated assessment no longer as |
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ECHA Seeks Evidence on Substances of Concern in Packaging under PPWR
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ncern (SoCs) in packaging and packaging waste, as required under the Packaging and Pa |
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EU Proposes Regulation for Environmental Data Collection
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legislation, such as the IED, the Urban Wastewater Treatment Directive, the Seveso II |
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India introduces amendment to plastic waste management rules
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he rules further amending the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 namely the Plast |
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EU Agencies Collaborate to Assess Chemical Safety and Sustainability
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eliminating substances of concern from waste and secondary materials.
Efforts to |
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Brazil Takes Action on Mercury Control
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requirements and procedures for mercury waste disposal, Brazil aims to mitigate the h |
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Call for Evidence: UK Authorities Seek Information on PFAS in Firefighting Foams
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am after use, where does it go?
Waste: disposal requirements, recycling optio |
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Canada Strengthens Environmental Regulations with New Plastics Reporting Mandate
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Canada's commitment to reducing plastic waste through improved transparency and accou |
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EPA Designates PFOA and PFOS as Hazardous Substances under Superfund Law
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products containing PFOA and/or PFOS.
Waste management facilities.
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US Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry Establishes Minimum Risk Levels for 1 1 1-Trichloroethane
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rimarily handle or dispose of hazardous waste, including substantial amounts of 1,1,1 |
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EU Parliament Takes Stand for Sustainability with 'Right to Repair' Policy
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and appliances, the issue of electronic waste has become increasingly pressing. The " |
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UK Government Publishes Response to Consultation on Amendments to POPs Regulation
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lows:
Amend and/or add POPs waste concentration limits for several POPs.
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New International Proposal Targets Hazardous Chemicals in Plastics to Fight Pollution
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is a significant contributor to plastic waste. The negotiations, initiated in Novembe |
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Denmark Proposes to Ban PFAS in Clothing Footwear and Waterproofing Agents by 2026
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alone contributing 2.3 tonnes per year. Waste treatment of these articles results in |
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EU Sets New Targets to Boost Net-Zero Technology Production
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Mixed Municipal Waste: Excludes separated household waste.
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UK Government Notifies WTO of New Packaging and Recycling Regulation
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ty Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024, which aims to improv |
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Mexico Bans Dozens of Toxic Pesticides
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pesticides in accordance with hazardous waste regulations.
Strict exceptions |
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Peru Moves to Phase Out Toxic PCBs by 2028 Under New Regulation
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ction of PCB-contaminated equipment and waste.
What Are PCBs?
Polychlorinated biphe |
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Washington Department of Ecology Proposes Ban on Harmful Chemicals in Personal Care Products and Considers Formaldehyde Restrictions under TFCA
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the drain to entering the ecosystem as waste.
The TFCA restricts the manufacture, |