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Sep 89 min read

Fall 2024 Legislative Update

We continue to see legislative activity related to waste reduction and diversion in 2024. Below is a recap of the major legislation...

May 18, 20231 min read

Think Zero Spring 2023 Legislative Update

We provide the below as a recap of the major legislation (passed and pending) that is of interest, in NYC and NY State and the country.

Aug 22, 20229 min read

Think Zero Summer 2022 Legislative Update

We continue to see federal, state, and local activity related to waste reduction and diversion. We provide the below as a recap of the...

Jul 7, 20213 min read

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2021

A new version of the 2020 Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act was reintroduced, learn how it will affect you, and how tou can help.

Jan 26, 20217 min read

Think Zero LLC Waste Reduction and Diversion Policy Briefing

We’re proud to share that Think Zero participated in the legislative process for the first time, as a founding member of #SaveOurCompost

Feb 18, 20206 min read

Winter 2020 Policy Update

Around the world a number of plastic bans have been signed into law or gone into effect bans of single-use plastic and styrofoam.

Jul 9, 201915 min read

Summer 2019 Waste Reduction & Diversion Policy Briefing

New York State Senate banned plastic bags (to go into effect March 2020), and passed the nation’s most ambitious climate change bill.

Aug 6, 20185 min read

NY State & City Policy Briefing on Waste Reduction and Diversion

The following is an update on the most recent New York State