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As previously reported, ISPA opposes mattress recycling bill S6419C that was introduced in the NY Senate. ISPA supports Assembly bill A6436, however, which is consistent with mattress recycling laws enacted in other states. The Senate approved S6419C earlier this week, but that legislation is expected to die in the Assembly, which plans to adjourn […] The post New York Senate Passes Mattress Recycling Bill That ISPA Opposes; Bill Expected to Die Shortly When Assembly Adjourns appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, manufacturing employment edged down by 2,000 in May, declining for the second time in the past three months. The sector has added just 10,000 workers YTD, slowing considerably after adding 385,000 and 390,000 employees in 2021 and 2022, respectively.   Manufacturing labor […] The post Manufacturing Employment and Productivity Edge Downward appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

A majority of states require that mattresses and foundations (as well as other products that contain concealed filling materials, including upholstered furniture) be labeled to disclose their content. Consumers may use that information in deciding whether to purchase the product. With the significant growth over the last few years in online commerce, some state regulators […] The post Will On-Line Retailers Be Required to Electronically Provide State Law Label Information to Consumers appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

The  California Senate last week passed SB 261 and SB 253, which would require large corporations to report their emissions. SB 253 would require companies doing business in California with annual revenues over $1 billion to report their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions to a state board and have that information audited by a […] The post Californias Corporate Emissions Reporting Bills to Proceed to Full Senate appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Recycled mattress textiles could help make electrodes in the lithium batteries that will power tomorrows electric vehicles, according to the Mattress Recycling Council. In a three-year study at the National Institute for Materials Advancement at Pittsburg State University in Kansas, researchers led by Dr. Ram Gupta developed a process that can transform mattress textiles into […] The post Mattress Textiles Could Be Used In EV Batteries appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

According to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Monday Economic Report for this week, the Leading Economic Index decreased 0.6% in April, falling for the 13th straight month. Over the past six months, the LEI has declined 4.4%, suggesting weaker growth over the coming months. The release notes that these data are consistent with a […] The post Leading Economic Index Down in April, Existing Homes Sales Decline in March appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Maryland and Illinois will study how best to deal with paper and packaging recycling challenges in their states. Maryland enacted its study bill (MD SB 222) earlier this month. Last week, the Illinois legislature passed IL SB 1555 to require a statewide recycling needs assessment for paper and packaging products. That bill is awaiting Governor […] The post Maryland Enacts and Illinois Legislature Passes Paper and Packaging EPR Study Bill appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...