Can we fix plastic recycling?
Plastic producers have promoted recycling as the solution for plastic waste. But it’s not working. So, what should we do?
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What we came to D.C. to tell both parties in Congress
Costco should stop supersizing wasteful packaging
Updates
Lobby day secures bipartisan support for the Plastic Pellet Free Water Act
Stop The Overuse Of Antibiotics
Panera Bread backs off of no antibiotics policy
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Groups urge Biden to ‘Finish the job’ on appliance efficiency
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Issue
Agilyx, the “chemical recycling” facility in Tigard, is closing its doors. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
“Chemical recycling” is a term invented by the oil, gas and petrochemical industries to hide where plastic is actually going: the incinerator.
STATEMENT: EPA restricts toxic ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water
Groups urge Biden administration to “Finish the job” on appliance efficiency standards
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
Transformer efficiency rule leaves energy savings on the table
The final efficiency standards for utility transformers save only one-third as much energy as standards at DOE’s proposed levels would have.
Statement: Gov. Kotek Signs Right to Repair into Law
On Wednesday, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed SB 1596 into law, ensuring that all Oregonians will be able to exercise their Right to Repair. Now, consumers will be able to access information, parts, and third party vendors to repair their technology, such as phones, laptops, and other consumer electronic devices. Oregon becomes the fourth state to pass a Right to Repair law surrounding consumer electronics, and will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
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