In the February Plastics in Politics Live, Plastics News editors Don Loepp and Steve Toloken discussed recent shifts in U.S. plastics policy, including Trump's executive order reversing Biden-era federal restrictions on plastic straws.
Recording below.The administration's broader stance on plastics policy remains unclear, though industry groups anticipate regulatory changes, particularly on chemical safety and trade tariffs.
Meanwhile, state-level debates continue, with New York and New Jersey considering extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, and environmental groups pushing for stricter regulations. Internationally, the United Nations plastics treaty negotiations may restart this summer, possibly in Geneva, Switzerland.
