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July 7 - Plastics, biofuels groups applaud budget bill | Montrose’s PFAS investments

Montrose Environmental looks to ‘future-proof’ PFAS remediation amid regulations; Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity; Maine becomes last New England state to mandate organics diversion

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July 7, 2025 | Today’s news and insights for waste and recycling leaders

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Inside Extended Producer Responsibility

Extended producer responsibility policies are surging as states increasingly require manufacturers to take financial responsibility for their products’ end-of-life management. Learn more in this Trendline.

Plastics, biofuels groups praise signing of Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The newly signed bill includes favorable provisions for alternative fuels and manufacturers broadly. It’s been criticized by environmental groups for cuts to other key programs.

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Montrose Environmental looks to ‘future-proof’ PFAS remediation amid regulations

Montrose aims to offer customizable R&D and treatment options, especially for emerging concerns over leachate, biosolids and drinking water.

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Tracking the waste and recycling industry’s M&A activity

In Oklahoma, Cards Recycling acquired National Waste and Disposal and Valicor Environmental Services acquired NewGen Resources.

Maine becomes last New England state to mandate organics diversion

The requirement kicks in July 1, 2030, for institutions that generate over two tons of organic waste per week and are within 20 miles of a recycler.

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