Introduction

In our earlier Earth Day post, we provided an overview of California Senate Bill 343 — the landmark law that rewrites the rules governing when and how recyclability claims may be made on products and packaging sold in California. We noted that a coalition of trade associations had filed suit in the U.S.

1970: The Birth Of A Symbol

On April 22, 1970, the very first Earth Day was celebrated.  In its honor, the Container Corporation of America — then one of the nation’s largest producers of recycled paperboard — sponsored a design contest to symbolize recycling.  Gary Anderson, a 23-year-old architecture student at the University of Southern

Federal agencies recognize that what was once treated as an intangible asset—that is, how “green” a company or its products may be—has developed into a true value-add.  A year ago, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that as a part of its modified ten-year regulatory review schedule, it would be reviewing and revising its