Californians discard about 15,000 tons of plastic into landfills daily, with packaging accounting for over 50% of total waste.
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On February 1, 2024,the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released two new rules to address pollution from per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and the financial burden of remediation expenditures on businesses.
Mississippi House Bill No. 201, passed during the regular session of 2024, changes Section 27-65-111 of the Mississippi Code of 1972 to exempt retail sales of feminine hygiene products from sales taxes.
The legislative proposal known as Senate Bill 581 is intended to cater to the particular requirements of female adolescents and female inmates who are in the custody of the division.
House Bill 1106, introduced by the South Dakota Legislative Research Council on January 17,2024, proposes to make significant changes to tax laws.
The proposed legislative act for tobacco legislation in New Mexico includes comprehensive provisions to protect public health, particularly among children.
On January 24, 2024, Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer proposed a ban on Zyn nicotine pouches. Zyn is a "pouch" that contains high levels of nicotine. Zyn is available in round containers in both flavored and unflavored versions.
This Regulatory document provides information on formaldehyde and its health effects, as well as resources from various government organizations.
The House of representatives has introduced legislation that repeal the Superfund tax, which doubled in 2021 and targets chemical manufacturers with approximately $15 billion in taxes on 42 essential materials for producing household goods.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) received a letter from a group of Republican Representatives on December 6, 2023, challenging the EPA's risk assessment of current chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).