October 2021

October 18, 2021

U.S. EPA Releases its PFAS Strategic Roadmap

On Monday, October 18, 2021, U.S. EPA released its PFAS Strategic Roadmap (Roadmap) outlining the agency’s three-year strategy for addressing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The Roadmap notes that U.S. EPA cannot solve the problem of “forever chemicals” by tackling only one route of exposure or one use at a time. Continue reading

CERCLA, Climate Change, Emerging Contaminants, Sustainability, Water

CEQ, CERCLA, Contamination, Corporate Environmental Lawyer, Emerging Contaminants, Jenner & Block, PFAS, PFOA, PFOS, Steven M. Siros, Water
October 13, 2021

California Law Adds New Restrictions on Recyclability Claims

On October 5, 2021, California Governor Newsom signed SB 343, addressing recyclability claims on products and in advertising. Continue reading

Consumer Law and Environment, Emerging Contaminants, Sustainability

Allison A. Torrence, California, Chasing arrows, Consumer Protection, envrionmental marketing, Governor Newsom, Green Guides, Recyclability, recycling, SB 343, Sustainability