The Natural Resources Council of Maine recognizes with deep appreciation their efforts to defend Maine’s environment in the courts. Peter Brann and Ben Lund, partners in the Lewiston-based law firm of Brann & Isaacson, have brought their considerable professional skills, tenacity, and love of Maine to a necessary part of the advocacy process—using the courts Read More
Recycling and Product Stewardship
Legislature Establishes Recycling for Old Computers and TVs
Augusta – The Maine State Legislature has enacted legislation to create a system for the collection and recycling of obsolete computers and televisions containing toxic materials. By final votes of 82-60 in the House and 34-1 in the Senate, the bill has been sent to the Governor for his signature. This bill was identified as Read More
NRCM Testimony In Support of LD 1892, An Act to Protect Public Health and the Environment by Providing for a System of Shared Responsibility for the Safe Collection and Recycling of Electronic Waste
Testimony at the Maine Legislature by Jon Hinck, NRCM toxics project director Senator Martin. Representative Koffman. Honorable Committee Members. I am Jon Hinck, a Staff Attorney and Toxics Project Director with the Natural Resources Council of Maine. I appear today on behalf of the Council in support of LD 1892. I would like to start Read More
NRCM Testimony Neither For Nor Against LD 1806, An Act To Provide for the Safe Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Testimony at the Maine Legislature by Jon Hinck, NRCM toxics project director Senator Martin. Representative Koffman. Committee Members. My name is Jon Hinck. I am Staff Attorney and Toxics Project Director for the Natural Resources Council of Maine. The Council is neither for nor against LD 1806. At the outset, I would like to commend Read More
Governor Signs Bills to Protect Health, Reduce Pollution from Mercury in Products and Fillings and from Lead in Computers and TVs
by the Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine Today, in celebration of Environmental Health Day in the Hall of Flags at the State Capitol, Governor John Baldacci signed three bills to protect public health and the environment from mercury and lead pollution. The Alliance for a Clean and Healthy Maine, a coalition of eight Read More
Legislature Adopts “Electronic-Waste” Bill
Bans Disposal of Computer and Television Monitors and Calls for Agency to Plan for Statewide Collection of Hazardous Electronics NRCM news release Augusta, Maine – The Legislature has adopted a bill that bans landfilling and incineration of computer and television monitors effective January 1, 2006 and sets in motion a process to provide for collection Read More
