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Erin Victor article on packaging waste published in The Conversation
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws are gaining momentum across the U.S., forcing companies to pay for the cleanup and disposal of their packaging waste. As author Erin Victor highlights, while eco-modulated fees can incentivize businesses to design greener, more recyclable packaging, fragmented regulations across states risk creating confusion. For EPR to drive real environmental impact, […]
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Local Catch Network Partners with USDA to Support the U.S. Seafood Industry
The University of Maine (UMaine) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to help expand federal financial and technical support for American commercial fishing and seafood businesses. Through this collaboration, the Local Catch Network—a UMaine-based network led by Josh Stoll representing over 2,500 community-based seafood harvesters and producers across North America—will work directly […]
