Webinar February 9 | Truth in Recycling Labeling

[Gary Liss]

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View this email in your browser     Gary   Truth in Recycling Labeling   One of the hot topics in recycling in recent years has been concern about the labeling of products and packaging as recyclable when those products are not truly recyclable. That contributes significantly to problems that recycling programs have in getting residents and businesses to recycle right. That contributes significantly to problems that recycling programs have in getting residents and businesses to recycle right.   Wednesday, February 9, 2022 East Coast Time:  1:00-2:00 pm West Coast Time: 10:00-11:00 am   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER to participate in the FREE webiner   This webinar will highlight two new California Truth in Labeling laws:  SB 343 Truth in Recycling Labeling Law that will no longer allow manufacturers to put the “chasing arrows” recycling symbol on items that aren’t actually recyclable in California.  AB 1201 Labeling of Compostability and Biodegradability Law prohibits offering for sale a product that is labeled as “compostable”. “home compostable”, “biodegradable,” “degradable,” or “decomposable,” unless, at the time of sale or offering for sale, the product meets specifications or has specified certifications.  This webinar will also highlight the proposed Federal bill HR 4602: Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety Act (WIPPES Act) as another example of legislation focused on Truth in Labeling. The WIPPES Act would require manufacturers of non-flushable wet wipes to display clearly and prominently a “DO NOT FLUSH” label on their packaging.   Webinar Presenters   Heidi Sanborn National Stewardship Action Council Heidi Sanborn has been a leader in the solid waste industry for over 30 years, focused on source reduction and implementation of cost-effective projects that support a circular economy. Collaborating with local government leaders, Heidi was one of two founding co-directors of the... Learn more... Nick Lapis Californians Against Waste Nick Lapis is Director of Advocacy for Californians Against Waste (CAW) and has been with the organization since 2007. In that time, Nick has led CAW’s team of advocates in campaigns to pass groundbreaking laws that have positioned California as a global leader in reducing and recovering waste.  Learn more...   CLICK HERE TO REGISTER to participate in the FREE webiner   Additional Sponsor National Stewards Action Council     The monthly programming series is virtually provided through live video format. Participants are encouraged to submit questions following the presentation. Recordings of the Sustainable Materials Management Webinar Series are posted and available online at the RMC and NRC websites.   Copyright © 2022 Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Pennsylvania Recycling Markets Center 777 W Harrisburg Pike Church Hall 3rd Floor Middletown, PA 17057-4846 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.