hot topics in EPR indiana recycling coalition conference june 10, 2015

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1 hot topics in EPR indiana recycling coalition conference june 10,

2 who is the product stewardship institute? 2

3 product stewardship manufacturer ( producer ) responsibility other government regulatory programs voluntary programs mandatory programs (e.g., EPR) 3

4 Number of Laws EPR law trends in the U.S. since Year 4

5 89 * epr laws in 33 states (including carpet, cell phones, agricultural pesticide containers, refrigerants + one framework law) *not including 11 container deposit laws 5

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7 we work on multiple products 7

8 why pharmaceuticals? 8

9 aquatic impacts water quality environment accidental poisonings drug abuse safety 9

10 support for drug take-back drug enforcement administration (DEA) nine national prescription drug take-back days since 2010 office of national drug control policy (ONDCP) part of its national drug control strategy food and drug administration (FDA) developed guidelines with ONDCP for drug disposal environmental protection agency (EPA) promotes consumer use of take-back programs 43 states agency websites provide information either on their own state programs 10

11 progression of PSI s work on pharmaceuticals identified the problem & need for a national solution briefing document stakeholder dialogue meetings secure and responsible drug disposal act passes DEA s final rule avg program cost $3.51 per capita need for sustainable funding today 11

12 EPR laws & legislation pharmaceuticals Pharmaceutical EPR laws 12

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14 why electronics? 14

15 benefits of state e-scrap EPR laws $ $ $ 15

16 e-scrap recycling in the US 2

17 not all e-waste programs are created equal E-Scrap Collection in States with Recycling Legislation Pounds per capita, Note: This chart presents available data on program performance, but does not provide an apples to apples comparison as the covered products and entities (e.g., residents, businesses, schools, etc.) vary from state to state. 0 Source: Electronics Recycling Coordination Clearinghouse * 2012 data ** 2011 data 17

18 short term solutions for indiana s program setting performance goals recent examples: illinois minnesota 18

19 long term solutions for indiana s program providing some central organization recent examples: oregon vermont washington 19

20 what is psi doing to help? understanding stakeholder perspectives providing policy support 20

21 why paint? 21

22 the U.S. generates more than 64 million gallons of leftover paint each year. 22

23 paint is more than 50% of the hhw collected by many programs, and often responsible for half their costs 23

24 paint stewardship: first steps research and reports (2002, 2003) national dialogue (since 2003) 1 st MOU (April 2005) 4 meetings/9 months 8 projects ($2M public, private funding) 2 nd MOU (October 2007) detailed work plan, elements of legislation 24

25 that led to the nation s first paint stewardship law Oregon, June

26 state paint EPR laws and legislation paint laws passed: oregon (2009) california (2010) connecticut (2011) rhode island (2012) minnesota (2013) maine (2013) vermont (2013) colorado (2014) district of columbia (2015) 26

27 paint stewardship the basics manufacturers must operate a system to a) reduce the generation of postconsumer paint; b) promote reuse, and c) provide system for recycling and proper disposal of leftover paint. 27

28 paint stewardship current results (6 active state) 1300 collection sites 8 million gallons collected $50 million saved 28

29 why mattresses? 29

30 bulky costly why mattresses? hard to manage 30

31 mattresses EPR laws & legislation connecticut: legislation introduced in 2012, first-in-nation law passed in 2013 california: 2012 & 2013 (pending) rhode island: 2011 (part of framework bill), 2012, and 2013 (pending) 31 31

32 how can we help? 32

33 want to learn more? Scott Cassel PSI Founder & CEO (617)