News & Insights: Packaging

Safer States analyzed anticipated state-level policies on toxic chemical regulation, finding that at least 27 states will consider policies in 2021. Safer States anticipates that at least 180 bills will be under consideration in 2021 and efforts to combat toxic PFAS chemicals will continue to be the most prevalent issue.

Company eliminating PFAS in packaging materials by 2025 Public health advocates urge the company to act by 2022 and call on Burger King and Wendy’s to follow suit WASHINGTON, D.C. — International fast-food giant McDonald’s today announced a new global sustainable packaging commitment, banning the class of toxic chemicals per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from […]

This Earth Day, we look back with hope on progress from the last year.

San Francisco becomes the first city in the US to prohibit toxic PFAS chemicals in single-use food service ware.

States are once again asserting their authority to address health hazards from chemicals in everyday products by introducing policies in at least 21 state legislatures.

23 states and the District of Columbia will take on toxic chemicals in everyday products in 2016. Is your state on the list?