Lauren Lankenau

2 weeks ago | mondaq.com | Nicole Waxman |Christopher Bolte |Lauren Lankenau |Sharon Mathew

On May 13, 2025, Maryland became the sixth state to enactExtended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws for paper and packagingmaterial. Washington is poised to become the seventh. InWashington, the bill has passed the House and Senate, needing onlythe signature of Gov. Ferguson to become law. These bills have thepotential to dramatically alter how businesses operate within thestate.

Mar 4, 2025 | mondaq.com | Leticia Duarte |Lauren Lankenau |Sharon Mathew

BD Beveridge & Diamond More Beveridge & Diamond’s more than 125 lawyers across the U.S. offer decades and depth of experience advising numerous industry sectors on environmental law and its changing applicability to complex businesses worldwide. Our core capabilities encompass facilities and products; U.S. and international matters; regulatory strategy, compliance, and enforcement; litigation; and transactions. What is happening?

Feb 28, 2025 | jdsupra.com | Leticia Duarte |Lauren Lankenau |Sharon Mathew

What is happening? Packaging waste has received heavy attention from lawmakers in recent years. A growing number of states are adhering to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Recycled Content policies for plastics and packaging materials. Seven states already have active EPR programs for packaging, and others are taking steps toward implementation. Recycled content laws are also gaining traction in several states as legislators make efforts to reduce packaging waste.

Feb 27, 2025 | lexology.com | Allyn Stern |Leticia Duarte |Lauren Lankenau |Sharon Mathew

Key Takeaways What is happening? Packaging waste has received heavy attention from lawmakers in recent years. A growing number of states are adhering to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and Recycled Content policies for plastics and packaging materials. Seven states already have active EPR programs for packaging, and others are taking steps toward implementation. Recycled content laws are also gaining traction in several states as legislators make efforts to reduce packaging waste.

Nov 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Daniel Eisenberg |Lauren Lankenau

The European Commission has taken another step towards meeting its green transition goals by adopting a new framework for implementing sustainability requirements for a wide range of products.