CHEMICAL REGULATION Observations on Improving the Toxic Substances Control Act

whitePaper | May 11, 2022

For decades, BatesCarey has litigated insurance coverage disputes involving nationwide environmental pollution claims arising from an ever-evolving recognition of the toxicity of<br /> everyday products once thought to be innocuous, or even beneficial to society.

whitePaper | July 12, 2021

The author wishes to thank Willie Wilson for his advice and support with stakeholder mapping throughout the project, Linh Tran Phuong Dang for helping with research and data collection, and many individuals and organizations that have shared their knowledge, including INTERPOL’s Pollution Crime Working Group; the environmental agencies of the United Kingdom, Zambia, Ghana and South Africa; the Environment and Natural Resources Division at the United States Department of Justice;

whitePaper | April 13, 2022

To reach environmental goals regarding climate change and the circular economy, the recycling rate of plastics has to increase considerably over the coming years.

whitePaper | January 27, 2023

Most chemical companies are reporting strong revenue growth, fueled by significant pricing increases; but they also cite rising raw materials, energy, and logistics costs as current concerns, combined with softening demand in most segments.

whitePaper | April 22, 2022

The aim of this report is to identify potential impacts of fluorinated polymers (FPs) along their lifecycles in a low carbon, circular and toxic-free economy, which could be relevant to consider in future assessments.

whitePaper | March 12, 2022

According to the United Nations, we dump more than 2 billion tonnes of waste every year. Global waste could grow to 3.40 billion tonnes by 2050, more than double population growth over the same period.