Government of Canada Launches Public Consultation on Managing Plastic Textile and Apparel Sector Waste
Feedback from the consultation will help the government prepare a draft roadmap.

Biden Administration Releases National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling More Organics
The strategy supports a a national goal to reduce food loss and waste in the United States by 50% by 2030.

Rhode Island Governor Signs Consumer PFAS Ban Act into Law
Intentionally added PFAS would be banned for most products starting January 1, 2027.

Colorado Governor Vetoes Approved Bill Disallowing for State Incentives for 'Advanced Recycling' of Plastic Waste
The governor said the bill "would have halted several promising production pathways for sustainable aviation fuel."

Bill to Establish EPR for Solar Panels Clears California Assembly
The bill now is being considered in the California Senate.

California Assembly Approves Changes to State Carryout Bag Law
Among the changes, plastic "pre-checkout bags" would become exempt from the law.

Bill Introduced in Brazilian Camara Would Authorize Tax Discounts for Companies and Individuals that Source Separate Waste
The bill's sponsors says it wouldstimulate investments in technologies and infrastructure aimed at managing waste and increasing recycling.

Western Australia Launches Public Review of Current Waste Strategy
The current strategy that runs to 2030 was released in 2019.

Danish Ministry of Environment Announces Planned Ban on PFAS in Textiles
The ministry claims that PFAS from textiles make up around 60% of all PFAS emissions in the European Union.

Philippine House Bill Would Ban All Types of Plastic Shrink Wrap
Included would be plastic wrap used to secure packaging on pallets bound for transport.

Swedish EPA Proposes 2024 Anti-Litter Fees for Single-Use Plastic Products and Packaging
The collected fees would be directed to municipalities to support cleaning up single-use plastics litter.

Amendments to National Plastic Bag Law Proposed in Chilean Camara
The bill would add certification and labeling requirements on carryout bags.

Regulatory Developments:

• Norwegian Parliament Plans to Enact New Food Waste Reduction Law in 2025

Statistics and Trends:

• California Prepares to Expand Network of Beverage Container Redemption Centers
• European Commission Announces That Nearly 100,000 Products Have Been Certified for Use of the EU Eco-Labe
• Connecticut DEEP Announces $15 Million in Grants to Support Materials Management Infrastructure
• Recent EEA Briefing Raises Concern about PFAS Contamination of EU Textile Recycling Stream
• Hong Kong EPD Says Prepared Food Businesses Are Successfully Transitioning from Single-Use Plastic
• Only 53% of Irish Residents Understand What Can Be Recycled Says Packaging Compliance Scheme
• Most Portugese MSW Was Landfilled in 2022, According to Latest Government Annual Report
• US Food Service Packaging Institute Publishes Study on Compostable Food Packaging Strategies