Regulations Listing: Environmental Sustainability

EPA Toxic Release Inventory reporting updates

REGULATORY RADAR - The U.S. EPA announced that it will take steps under the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI) to advance environmental justice, improve transparency, and increase access to environmental information.

UK government outlines framework for extended producer responsibility

REGULATORY RADAR - The U.K. Government's plans to shift the cost and responsibility of managing packaging waste onto producers, specifically in terms of full net costs and package design.

EPA to limit greenhouse gases with emphasis on environmental justice

REGULATORY RADAR - U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan signed a proposal to phase down the manufacture and import of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators, air conditioners, and other applications.

Canada declares plastic a toxic substance

REGULATORY RADAR - Canada鈥檚 primary environmental law, the Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA), now considers plastic a toxic substance.

New environmental regulations in Washington state

REGULATORY RADAR - Washington state passed two major environmental regulations affecting employers operating in that state.

Biden executive order targets half of all vehicles sold to be electric by 2030

REGULATORY RADAR - On August 5, 2021, President Joseph Biden announced and signed an executive order that sets a new target to make half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 zero-emissions vehicles.

European Commission proposes landmark climate legislation, including carbon border tax

REGULATORY RADAR - On July 14, 2021, the European Commission proposed a landmark 鈥淔it for 55鈥� package of climate and energy legislation.

EPA to prohibit use of certain food pesticides

REGULATORY RADAR - On August 18, 2021, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food, by revoking all 鈥渢olerances鈥� for the chemical.

California law limits environmental marketing claims

REGULATORY RADAR - On October 5, 2021, CA Gov. Gavin Newsom signed two bills into law aimed at restricting environmental marketing claims.

France bans plastic packaging for fruits and vegetables

REGULATORY RADAR - On October 11, 2021, France鈥檚 environment ministry announced that it will ban plastic packaging for nearly all fruit and vegetables starting in January 2022.

EPA rule limits potent gases used in refrigerators and air conditioners

REGULATORY RADAR - On September 23, 2021, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a final rule establishing a comprehensive program to cap and phase down the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

PFAS rules ramp up across U.S.

REGULATORY RADAR - On September 14, 2021, the EPA announced the following actions indicating further study and possible limitations of PFAS in wastewater.