To Regulate or Not to Regulate?
As power changes hands in Washington, some change in federal policy toward sustainability is also expected, and that might involve packaging, especially plastics.
Jan 27th, 2021 As I type this on January 20th, President Biden is being sworn into office after a tumultuous few months of politics. What that will mean to we who labor in the packaging arena isn’t entirely clear, but it’s probably a safe bet that we’ll see a tilt toward more regulation aimed at protecting the environment. And since consumers have long viewed packaging waste, particularly plastic, as an environmental villain, we should probably expect a renewed interest in some form of regulation seeking to address packaging waste.
Fisheries budget stays afloat thanks to license fees December 31st, 2020 |
As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the state s commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers largess.
For the commercial fisheries division, the largest within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the preliminary FY2022 budget released by Governor Mike Dunleavy reflects a slight increase to $72.8 million, compared to nearly $68 million last year. I think we did really well this year, said Sam Rabung, commercial fisheries division director, speaking last week at a United Fishermen of Alaska webinar. Where we re at right now, the legislature actually restored many of the cuts that we sustained in FY20 and the governor didn t veto all of them so we got some funds back in FY21,
Alaska’s commercial fishery managers appear to be spared big budget cuts next year
Print article As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the state’s commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers’ largess. For the commercial fisheries division, the largest within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, the preliminary FY2022 budget released by Gov. Mike Dunleavy reflects a slight increase to $72.8 million, compared to nearly $68 million last year. “I think we did really well this year,” said Sam Rabung, commercial fisheries division director, speaking last week at a United Fishermen of Alaska webinar. “Where we’re at right now, the Legislature actually restored many of the cuts that we sustained in FY20 and the governor didn’t veto all of them so we got some funds back in FY21,”
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Dec. 28, 2020 16:17 GMT
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As Alaska faces its toughest budget squeeze ever, the US state’s commercial fisheries are set to get a bit of a breather. But it is due more to fund swapping than lawmakers’ largess [.]
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
Legislation Highlights
This bi-partisan effort to reduce marine plastics and encourage recycling is supported by industry groups, including the American Chemistry Council and the Solid Waste Association of North America.
Federal funding for research is combined with private funding of a “Genius Prize” and other innovation incentives.
The Act requires development of federal definitions and testing/measuring for microfibers and microplastics that can impact industries including textiles, petrochemicals, consumer goods, and more.
A multi-pronged approach is taken to address pollution from derelict fishing gear.
Expect increased U.S. participation in international negotiations related to plastics pollution.
The Act will strengthen domestic infrastructure to prevent the creation of new marine debris.