EPA regulations to control health risks from chemicals made with waste plastic are colliding against concerns about greenwashing and desires to protect people who could disproportionately face injuries.
Trade associations, 15 Democratic attorneys general, and environmental groups have recently submitted comments criticizing a package of regulations (RIN: 2070-AB27) that the Environmental Protection Agency proposed in June.
The rules would impose worker safety and other restrictions on any chemical company making or importing 18 new chemicals made with repurposed waste plastic.
The goal is to have all chemical manufacturers and importers comply with restrictions the
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