SUMMARY Last week the California legislature passed two bills regulating PFAS in certain products: AB 727 which restricts the use of PFAS in cleaning products and floor sealers and finishes; and AB 1423 which restricts the use of PFAS in artificial turf. As discussed below, beginning on January 1, 2026 these products can no longer contain intentionally
The science behind — and growth of — artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies have hit record highs. So what’s on everyone’s mind? ChatGPT is a biggie, not to mention AI and ML’s roles in supply chain innovations. Let’s dive in. Read more
Seattle-based Jones Soda Co. — known for the personalized, consumer-designed artwork on its labels — has upped its augmented reality (AR) game. The company has upgraded from app-based AR to mobile-AR technology to give consumers an even better interactive AR experience through its soda labels. Read more
Results of the August Western Climate Initiative auction were released today, and as expected we saw strong demand for allowances. At the same time, California Air Resources Board (CARB) is continuing its series of workshops exploring potential changes to the cap-and-trade program, which are an important opportunity to increase the state’s climate ambition. Read more
Today at noon (PDT), California and Quebec released the results of the 36th joint cap-and-trade auction of carbon allowances from both jurisdictions. The final numbers include sales figures and settlement prices for 2023 (current) and 2026 (advance) vintages. Read more
Let’s look at how far we’ve come with autonomous robots in manufacturing to see what role they can play in the supply chain of the future. Read more
Labelling is an essential aspect of cosmetic products, providing consumers with accurate information about the products they use. Cosmetic pressurised containers encompass a diverse range of products, including hairsprays, deodorants, shaving creams and dry shampoos, among others. Due to their unique characteristics, aerosols are subject to stringent labelling requirements to ensure consumer safety, informed
EPA has released a newly developed and validated analytical methodology for testing pesticide products for the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Referred to as the ACB Method, this new PFAS-detection method was developed by EPA’s Analytical Chemistry Branch (ACB). The ACB Method primarily differs from an alternative PFAS-detection method (the Lasee Method) in
More than 80 million tons of plastic packaging is produced annually, leading to pollution and ecosystem endangerment.Read morehttps://www.packaging-gateway.com/news/growing-industry-solution-plastic-packaging-pollution/