9. state paint EPR
laws + legislation
paint laws passed:
• oregon (2009)
• california (2010)
• connecticut (2011)
• rhode island (2012)
• minnesota (2013)
• maine (2013)
• vermont (2013)
• colorado (2014)
• district of columbia
(2015)
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10. gallons collected: 30%
permanent collection sites: 400%
convenient access: 95.5% of residents
cost savings for Portland metro region: $1+ million
potential financial benefits for state: $5.9 million
oregon’s
paint stewardship
law
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11. paint stewardship
the basics
manufacturers must operate a system to
a) reduce the generation of
postconsumer paint;
b) promote reuse, and
c) provide system for recycling and
proper disposal of leftover paint.
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15. SD 923 (on docket) “An Act establishing the
Massachusetts paint stewardship program”
Supported by the paint industry
paint stewardship legislation
in massachusetts
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https://mapsc.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/p
aint_bill_sd923_gobi_011515.pdf
16. - prevent 1.5 million
gallons from being
wasted each year
- provide a total financial
benefit of over $12
million/year through
proper paint
management
benefits of paint
stewardship legislation
for massachusetts:
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17. - convenient access to
paint collection locations
across the state
- cost savings for local
government programs
that currently collect
paint
benefits of paint
stewardship legislation
for massachusetts:
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The Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) is a national, membership-based nonprofit committed to reducing the health, safety, and environmental impacts of consumer products across their lifecycle with a strong focus on sustainable end-of-life management.
Nonprofit founded in 2000
Memberships
47 States
200+ Local gov’ts
Partnerships (85+)
Companies
Organizations
Universities
Non-US Governments
Board of Directors: 7 states,
4 local agencies
Advisory Council: Multi-stakeholder (14 members)
Global Product Stewardship Council - PSI represented on Board of Directors
Our work focuses on increasing product stewardship programs across the country. This may include manufacturer-funded programs that are both mandatory and voluntary, as well as other government regulatory program. The paint stewardship program falls under the category of mandatory manufacturer-funded programs, or Extended Producer Responsibility Laws.
Paint industry entered in conversation with PSI, led to national dialogue
Led to the development of paint product stewardship initiatives, which funded 8 projects (ranged from source reduciton, to evaluating infrastructure)
2nd MOU developed basis for legislation
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This year legislation was introduced in:
Washington
Texas
Minnesota
Illinois
New York
New Jersey
Maine
Vermont
Bills passed in:
Minnesota
Vermont
Maine
After the first 2 years:
Baseline collection: 454,825 gallons. Program Year 2 collection: 609,471 gallons.
Pre-program: 20 collection sites. Program Year 2: 102 collection sites.
Pre-program: 65% of residents with convenient access. Program Year 2: 94% of residents.