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The ongoing rise in costs is making energy procurement projects and installations additionally attractive for companies such as Smurfit Westrock, Pepsico, SPG and more.

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors and a group of AGs are seeking to block SB 54 enforcement. Their complaint also now accounts for tie-ins with recyclability law SB 343, for which enforcement is temporarily blocked.

Maine was the first state to pass a packaging EPR law, but has lagged with implementation. Circular Action Alliance, which was directly selected to manage programs in six other states, declined to submit a proposal. 

This is the first time the group has removed an item from the approximately four-year-old list. A broader review of the materials on the list is underway.

The footprint change follows a recapitalization and leadership change for the Florida-based food and beverage container manufacturer.