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Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary

November 19, 2024

Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.

Tagged With: PFAS

California to Implement Innovative New Law on Textile Extended Producer Responsibility 

October 11, 2024

California signed into law the Responsible Textile Recovery Act, creating extended producer responsibility requirements for textiles.

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: EPR, recycling

California’s Organic Materials Management

August 2, 2024

This program advocates for better food waste management. Linked on the program’s page are a wide range of subtopics from food waste prevention to compost and mulch to even innovative…

Packaging Materials Management Program

August 2, 2024

This California EPA program promotes the reduction of packaging material usage in the state. Three recycling laws are highlighted along with the Rigid Plastic Packaging Container (RPPC) Program. These and…

New Multi-State Agreement Focuses on Expanding Use of Energy-Efficient Heat Pumps

February 9, 2024

A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), spearheaded by the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management, has been signed by directors of environmental agencies of California, Colorado, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts,…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: data collection, emissions

ECOS Green Report: State Environmental Justice Highlights in 2023

February 2, 2024

This ECOS Green Report explores state efforts to advance Title VI and EJ in 2023, and highlights topics examined during ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings.

Filed Under: ECOS Update Tagged With: environmental justice

California Signs Requirement for Businesses to Disclose Emissions

October 27, 2023

This month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law, including one requiring businesses to disclose a wide range of planet-warming emissions. The measure, called the Climate Corporate Data…

Filed Under: Member News Tagged With: emissions

California Signs MOU with Mexico City on Climate Action

April 28, 2023

On April 21, leaders of the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA), the California Energy Commission (CEC), and Mexico City signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation on energy,…

Filed Under: Member News

California Issues Guidance for Considering Sea-Level Rise in Site Cleanups 

February 24, 2023

California’s Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC) has issued first-time draft guidance for assessing a contaminated site’s vulnerabilities to rising sea levels and determining whether such sites will be protective…

Filed Under: Member News

ECOS Green Report: State Strides on Environmental Justice & Title VI of the Civil Rights Act

December 23, 2022

This ECOS Green Report provides highlights of four well-attended 2022 virtual ECOS EJ Workgroup meetings, held in conjunction with U.S. EPA. Spotlighted topics described in this report include working with…

Filed Under: ECOS Update Tagged With: environmental justice

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