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Discover the Retail Compliance Center! RCC Crossroads is a monthly newsletter from the Retail Compliance Center that provide retailers with the latest information on environmental compliance, regulations, enforcement and sustainability, as well as information on new resources, blog posts, training and events. View our past newsletters to make sure that you did not miss important topics or news and for details on RCC content.
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Lookback at Earth Day 2022, EV Funding Opportunities, Proposed Asbestos Use Ban
Albertsons and Starbucks Honored by EPA, 7-Eleven Diverts Plastic Waste from Oceans, U.S. GHG Inventory, EPR Excluded in NY Budget, VA Recycled Content, Reusable Packaging Guide, LEED Certification in Retail, $5.5 Million FTC Settlements, California Truck and Bus Regulation, Retailers Aid Energy Suppliers, Verizon VPPA's
- 5/10/2022
Retail Waste Targets Tracker, Washington Waste Reduction Legislation, Better Plants Summit
Best Buy reduces climate impact of electronics, T Mobile and Staples win Gold in Sustainable Materials Management Electronics Challenge, Retail Waste Targets Tracker, REI and RILA Highlight Waste Reduction Efforts, Better Buildings Better Plants Summit, Washington organic waste disposal law
- 4/12/2022
Newsletter Rebrand, Advance Auto Parts & Meijer Spotlight, Retail GHG Targets
Newsletter rebrand, Advance Auto battery validation; Meijer carbon emission reduction goal; Retail GHG Targets Tracker; RILA Climate Webinar; Refrigerant Management blog; California waste bills; DOE Better Climate Challenge; Keurig Settlement; UL TSCA webinar
- 3/8/2022
Retail Climate Action Blueprint + EPA Recognizes Members for Innovations in Waste Reduction
3M joins new global alliance to advance renewable energy; Retail GHG emissions factors, data & methodology; Environmental Justice podcast with ELI & EPA; California organics recycling; Landlord collaboration; EPA civil monetary penalty adjustment; Washington plastic producer registration; & more
- 2/10/2022
Climate Change and Your Supply Chain Webinar, PIP (3:1) Proposed Deadline Extension, & More!
Top Retail Trends in 2022, PIP (3:1) Proposed Deadline Extension, Packaging EPR State Passage, Climate Change and Your Supply Chain Webinar, Renewable and Resilient Energy in Commercial Buildings Webinar, Chemicals in 2022 Webinar, Aerosol Hair Product Recalls
- 1/11/2022
Top Webinars and RCC Resources of 2021
Environmental Compliance Trends in 2022, Proposed lightbulb efficiency rule, Target Open House, EPA fines retailer for unsubstantiated COVID-19 claims, EPA National Recycling Strategy
- 12/14/2021
RCC LinkedIn, National Zero Waste Conference, Hazardous Waste Variations by State, & More!
Webinars from EPA, Canada Plastics Pact, and Better Buildings; National Zero Waste Conference; Hazardous Waste Variations by State Matrix; Lithium Batteries Fact Sheet; RCC LinkedIn; EPA proposes regulating 'forever chemicals' under hazardous waste law; APR Announces New Design Guidance for PE Film Packaging
- 11/9/2021
RILA Advocacy, State and Federal HFCs Regulations, California Organic Waste, & More!
RILA Advocacy: Bridging the Disconnect Between U.S. EPA Regulations and Retail Supply Chain Realities, Planning for the Future: New and Improved Pandemic Protocols, State and Federal Regulation of Hydrofluorocarbons, Retail Emissions Factors, Data, & Methodology, California law bans use of recycle logo on non-recyclable packages
- 10/12/2021
Hazardous Waste Program Webinar, FIFRA Blog, & More!
Environmental Social Governance, Retail Hazardous Waste Program Success for 2022, Quick Facts on FIFRA for Retailers, Aerosols as Universal Waste Rule Tracking Matrix, U.S. EPA Penalizes Four California Facilities More Than $800,000 for Clean Air Act Chemical Safety Violations, New York Bans Sale of Gasoline-Powered Cars Starting in 2035
- 9/14/2021
EPR Packaging Legislation, Advanced Recycling Webinar, & More!
Product Sustainability & Compliance— Bridging the Gap with Software and Advisory, Advanced Recycling: Limitations and Potential Solutions Webinar, Packaging EPR- State Passage and What's Next, Retail GHG Emissions Factors, Data & Methodology, Beverage Container Deposit Legislation, Single-Use Plastic Packaging Reduction Laws
- 8/10/2021
Advanced Recycling Webinar, Environmental Justice, Packaging Sustainability, & More!
Maine lawmakers approve first-in-nation packaging EPR bill, Environmental Justice and Retail Blog, Packaging Sustainability: Retail State of Play Blog, FIFRA Fact Sheet Update, TSCA PIP (3:1) Rule: What Retailers Should Know Blog, Advanced Recycling: Limitations and Potential Solutions Webinar, Transportation + Sustainability Webinar Series
- 7/13/2021
Organics Regulations, Q&A with TRP and REBA, TSCA Webinar, & More!
California Organics Recycling Regulations Fact Sheet, Complying with Organics Recycling Regulations with a Compost Pickup Service, The Recycling Partnership Launches Initiative with Facebook, Commercial Real Estate Principles – Leveraging Sustainable Energy Solutions, TSCA: It Is Not What You May Think Webinar
- 6/8/2021
Refrigerant Regulations, Lithium-Ion Batteries, ENERGY STAR & More!
Test Your Knowledge of Refrigerant Regulations, EPA Proposed Rule on HFC Refrigerants, Items That No Longer Spark Joy May Spark Fires Instead, TSCA: It Is Not What You May Think Webinar, ENERGY STAR Products Scope 3 Calculator Webinar, Transportation + Sustainability Webinar Series, California 2022 Building Energy Efficiency Standards, Plastic IQ Information Sessions
- 5/11/2021
Environmental Justice, EPR and OSHA Top Ten Violations
Strategic Partner highlight, Extended Producer EPR Bills Gain Momentum, Managing Chemicals in Consumer Products, Environmental Justice: An Intro for Retail, Implementation of Reusable Packaging Models: Lessons Learned from the Field, Aerosols as Universal Waste, Upstream Innovation -Packaging Solutions Webinar Recording, Sustainable Packaging Coalition Food Waste Repackaged
- 4/13/2021
Environmental Fund Misspending by California District Attorney Association
Retail Overview and Status of EPA Pharmaceutical Waste Rule State Adoption, TITLE 20: Energy Efficiency Regulations in California - What Retailers Should Know, Refrigerant Regulations: Update on State and Federal Rules, UPDATED TODAY: EPR Packaging Bills Introduced to States
- 3/9/2021
Energy Resources + Overview of New State EPR Packaging Bills
Refrigerant Regulations Webinar Registration, EPR Packaging Bills Introduced to States, Energy Efficiency in Buildings - Fact Sheets, IMT Commercial Building Documents, Green Lease Leaders Application Open, Beveridge & Diamond P.C. Biden Administration Resources
- 2/9/2021
Changes to the RCC + Best 2020 Resources
Changes to the RCC, RCC's Best of 2020 Content, Upcoming Webinars, Chapter 2 of RILA Waste Report
- 1/12/2021
$3M Environmental Settlement + Chemical Regulation Resources
Engaging Suppliers in Renewable Energy Sourcing Webinar Registration, Aerosol as Universal Waste Tracking Matrix Updates, Waste Report Ch.1, UL Spotlight, Beyond the Bag Initiative Update
- 12/8/2020
Supply Chain Renewables Webinar + Energy Standards & Codes Fact Sheets
RILA Retail Advisor for Energy Management, Engaging Suppliers on Renewable Energy Sourcing Webinar, Energy Efficiency in Buildings- Standards and Codes for Retail, Renewable Energy FAQs, Onsite Renewable Energy: Opportunity and Recent Trends Guest Blog from Schneider Electric
- 11/17/2020
$1.49M EPA Settlement + Report on Retail Waste Trends
Waste Report Ch.1, Engaging Suppliers on Renewable Energy Sourcing, Consumer Bag Legislation Matrix Updates, HFCs Regulations: Where States Stand
- 11/10/2020
$1.4M EPA Settlement + Upcoming Compliance Webinars
A Global Look at Plastic Waste Webinar Registration; Zoom In, Zoom Out on Compliance Webinar Registration; Retailers Join the Beyond the Bag Initiative; Aerosols as Universal Waste Rule Tracking Matrix, Consumer Bag Legislation Matrix
- 10/13/2020
Upcoming Webinars + New Retail Advisor Questions
Upcoming Webinars Managing Chemicals in Products Blog Post Updated Aerosol Can Rule Matrix
- 9/8/2020
Upcoming Webinar + Updated COVID Resources
Upcoming Webinar Registration Petco Shares Insight on Compliance During COVID-19 Latest Trends in the State Adoption fo the EPA Aerosol Can Rule COVID-19 Resources
- 8/11/2020
An End to Enforcement Discretion + Upcoming Webinars
Upcoming Webinars Updates to COVID Resources
- 7/14/2020
Upcoming Webinars + Latest RCC COVID-19 Updates
Upcoming Webinars, COVID-19 Resources, Retail News
- 6/9/2020
Energy Management Resources for Retail
RILA Retail Advisor for Energy Management + Related Tools, COVID-19 Energy Management Resources, Other Resources
- 5/26/2020
Upcoming Webinar + New and Updated COVID Resources
Upcoming RCC Webinar New COVID-19 Resource Updated RCC COVID-19 Materials
- 5/12/2020
New and Updated COVID resources: Compliance, Medical Waste and More
New COVID-19 Resources Updated RCC COVID-19 Materials Webinar Registration
- 4/28/2020
Retail Compliance Centers New Website + Upcoming Webinars
Introducing the New RCC Website COVID-19: New Policies to Environmental Regulations Affecting Retailers Webinars and Recordings
- 4/15/2020
Record $3.6M Recycling Fine + End of Year Survey
- RCC End of Year Survey - Consumer Bag FAQ Blog Post - Pharm Rule Matrix Updates - Retail Advisor for Environmental Compliance Registration
- 12/17/2019
$2.35M Auto Repair Shop Hazardous Waste Suit + CA Right to Know Act Deadlines
- Automotive Repair Shop Will Pay $2.35M Settlement Over Hazardous Waste Found in Trash - Deadlines for CA Right to Know Act Quickly Approaching - Updates to the Pharm Rule and Consumer Bag Legislation Matrices - Holiday Food Waste Blog Post - Introducing the RCC's Newest Member
- 11/13/2019
$3.7M Hazardous Waste Suit + New Pharm Rule Tracking Tools
- RCC's New Pharm Rule State Adoption Tracking Tools - Updates to RCC Matrices - CA Environmental Regulatory Structure Blog Post
- 10/9/2019
$4.2M Refrigerant Emission Violation + New CA Environmental Compliance Fact Sheet
- Retailer Agrees to $4.2 Million Settlement for Refrigerant Emission Violations - Environmental Compliance in California Fact Sheet - Environmental Compliance in California Webinar Recording
- 9/11/2019
Where Will the Pharm Rule Be in Effect on August 21st?
- Where will the Pharm Rule be in effect on August 21st? - New Webinar- Environmental Compliance in California - Intermediate Consumer Bag Legislation Summary
- 8/14/2019
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