Plastic Pollution, EPA

Industry Responds to EPA's Plastic Pollution Strategy Before Treaty Talks
Some industry responses pointed to fault lines on what are likely to be the most contentious issues at the United Nations treaty talks beginning next week.
US EPA unveils plan to combat plastic pollution
The strategy focuses on cutting single-use plastics, boosting reuse, and assessing environmental and health impacts.
Time is running out for a treaty to end plastic pollution—here's why it matters
On March 2, 2022, delegates to the UN environment assembly adopted an ambitious resolution to develop the text of a new treaty by the end of 2024 to end plastic pollution. With 24 days of formal negotiation between almost 200 countries completed,
World-first plastic pollution treaty reaches "moment of truth"
Negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem of plastic pollution.
'Moment of truth' for world-first plastic pollution treaty
Plastic pollution litters our seas, our air and even our bodies, but negotiators face an uphill battle next week to agree on the world's first treaty aimed at ending the problem."Everyone wants an end to plastic pollution,
Global Plastic Treaty: Talks begin on Monday to finalise deal for curbing plastic pollution
Global plastic production has increased over 200-fold to hit almost 460 million tonnes annually since 1950. View on euronews
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If Schedule F returns, EPA workforce ‘particularly susceptible,’ former officials warn
Much of the EPA workforce is already eligible for retirement, and may decide to retire before the incoming Trump ...
Drinking Water Warning Issued by EPA to Millions of Customers
The EPA's Office of Inspector General found systems supplying water to 26.6 million customers were vulnerable to cyberattacks ...
Cities, states say they’ll need more money to meet EPA's mandate for replacing lead pipes
A new EPA rule gives utilities 10 years to replace lead service lines but some local governments worry about the cost, ...
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$196 Million EPA Loan Will Elevate Indiana's Water Systems and Benefit Over 100K Residents
EPA grants Indiana a $196 million loan for water infrastructure improvements, benefiting about 134,000 residents.
These Are The 2025 Hybrid Cars The EPA Says Are The Most Fuel-Efficient
These are the most fuel-efficient hybrid cars and crossover SUVs for 2025, according to the EPA’s ratings. City/highway ...
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EPA dodges thorny recyclability questions
EPA dropped its call for a reduction in “unrecyclable” plastic products, sidestepping controversial questions on how it ...
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3 takeaways from the US EPA’s latest PFAS progress report
The year’s major regulatory updates and plans for possible future rulemaking are among the highlights of the agency’s annual ...
Trump's Next EPA Administrator Is a Lawyer, Not an Environmentalist
President-elect Donald Trump is picking former Rep. Lee Zeldin (R–N.Y.) to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in ...
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Here’s who gave campaign cash to EPA nominee Lee Zeldin
Lee Zeldin, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead EPA, has relied heavily on industries including finance and real ...
EPA launching new standards for large ships
The EPA and Coast Guard are working together to establish and enforce the new standards that create best practices for large ...
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EPA Announces Interim Guidance on the 2024 Application Exclusion Zone (AEZ) Rule under the Agriculture Worker Protection Standard
b. 100 feet for applications with fine droplets. Additionally, the final rule includes two revisions that EPA states it ...
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EPA mandate for infrastructure fund could result in water rate increase
Robert Wines, a member of the Buckeye Water District Board of Trustees, told the board Thursday that the district will be required to have a new infrastructure maintenance fund. District Manager Al ...