Law Recycling Waste 
Union of Concerned Scientists
APRIL 8, 2025
When an EV retires, the battery can be recycled and the materials recovered to make new batteries. Relying on market dynamics alone risks wasted materials, unsafe and unregulated dismantling, and a lack of accountability for proper disposal. Increasing sales means more EVs eventually reaching their end of useful life.
Legal Planet
OCTOBER 21, 2024
And ever-increasing numbers of battery-powered cars on the road will also mean a growing number of waste batteries. waste stream in coming years. We’ve seen what happens in other industries when the waste stream isn’t responsibly managed and their products clog landfills, whether that’s plastic bags or smartphones.
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PA Environment Daily
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the March 1 PA Bulletin announcing that Impecca is prohibited from selling its products in Pennsylvania as a result of its violation of the state electronics waste recycling law. ( For more information on this program, visit DEPs Electronics Waste Recycling webpage.
PA Environment Daily
JUNE 12, 2025
85% of conventional well owners with 23,708 wells failed to submit production and waste generation and disposal reports-- 19,644 of these wells are not required to have a plugging bond. 2,070 conventional wells-- 66% of those abandoned wells were not required to have a well plugging bond by law. Read more here.
Ocean Conservancy
JUNE 27, 2025
Miami-Dade County and its communities produce over 5 million tons of waste annually, more than any other county in the state. This policy will help reduce waste and is a powerful reminder of how local action can have a major impact on our ocean and waterways. What can you do?
Scientific American
JUNE 17, 2025
” But, she adds, the benefits of nurturing a local textile industry are many: more transparent supply chains, support for local economies and regenerative farming practices, less waste, fewer emissions, and a profound sense of community and interconnectedness. What about recycled materials made from plastics? While the E.U.
PA Environment Daily
JULY 1, 2025
Cleaning Up the Past: Brownfields and Environmental Cleanup One of DEP’s earliest and most impactful efforts was its Land Recycling Program (Act 2), passed in 1995—the first of its kind in the nation. billion to date for reclamation efforts. That’s the equivalent of removing 43.8
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