Month: March 2020

In the News: March 30, 2020

With coronavirus, industry sees chance to undo plastic bag bans March 26, 2020, New York Times The plastic bag industry, battered by a wave of bans nationwide, is using the coronavirus crisis to try to block laws prohibiting single-use plastic. more »

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In the News: March 23, 2020

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Report shows continuing decline in ATV injuries March 16, 2020, Motorcycle & Powersports News The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s 2018 Annual Report of ATV-Related Deaths and Injuries, released in February 2020, confirms that injuries more »

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In the News: March 16, 2020

White House bolsters nominee for consumer post as battle looms March 4, 2020, Washington Times The White House is gearing for a fight with Democrats over President Trump’s nomination of EPA official Nancy Beck to lead the Consumer Products Safety more »

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In the News; March 2, 2020

How novel coronavirus could change the map on global manufacturing February 24, 2020, PBS Intensifying international concern about the toll and spread of the novel coronavirus is straining businesses that rely on goods made in China, even as they continue more »

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