Encourages intergovernmental cooperation in the Northeastern on shared issues
relating to the economic, environmental and social well-being of Northeast States.
Toxic in Packaging Clearinghouse (TPCH)
Promotes the Model Toxics in Packaging Legislation, develop in an effort to reduce the amount of heavy metals in packaging and packaging components that are sold or distributed.
The law is design to phase out the use of and presence of mercury, lead, calcium and hexavalent chromium in packaging. |