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Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) implementing packaging extended producer responsibility (EPR) laws, has indicated that the six states it currently administers (CA, CO, OR, MN, MD, WA) have packaging reporting deadlines on May 31, 2026. Notably, the scope and content of what obligated producers must report vary by state. While California, Colorado, and Oregon will require full reporting of 2025 packaging supply data, Minnesota, Maryland, and Washington require more limited […] The post Packaging EPR Reporting DeadlinesFastApproaching appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

MD HB 984 and MD SB 603, which would have enacted a statewide mattress recycling program in Maryland, died after the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session adjourned Monday, April 13. ISPA testified in support of both bills at hearings of the Senate Education, Energy, and Environment Committee and the House Environment and Transportation Committee. Both bills failed to advance from the committee during the 2026 legislative session.  Between […] The post Maryland Mattress Recycling BillsRun Out of Time appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

Unfortunately, Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger vetoed VA HB 86, which would have established a statewide mattress recycling program. The reasons cited for the veto centered around political pressure the Governor is facing to improve both affordability and bipartisanship in the Commonwealth. ISPA strongly supported this legislation and collaborated with a wide group of stakeholders, including the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ),?members in VA,?industry partners,?waste haulers, and […] The post Governor Spanberger Vetoes Mattress Recycling Legislation appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

On March 10, ISPA testified at a?hearing?of the Minnesota State Senate Environment, Climate, and Legacy Committee in opposition to?MN SF 1980. As ISPA?reported?in 2025,?SF?1980 (and its House companion?MN HF 1624)?would?have?required?two separate $5.00 fees ($10.00 total) to be added to each mattress?and box spring?sold in Minnesota.??The funds collected would be remitted to a mattress recycling account […] The post ISPA Testifies in Opposition to Minnesota?Mattress Fee?Legislation? appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

VA HB 86?is now on Governor Spanbergers desk for her?consideration, after clearing key floor votes in the Virginia House of Delegates (67-30) and the Virginia State Senate (21-20).?If HB 86 is enacted, Virginia will become the fifth state to?establish?a statewide mattress recycling program, following Connecticut, California, Rhode Island, and Oregon.?  As HB 86 passed the […] The post Virginia?Mattress Recycling?Bill?Heads to Governor? appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

ISPA has partnered with Purdue Universitys Sustainability Engineering and Environmental Engineering (EEE) program to develop a value chain map assessment for the mattress industry. This project is being completed by EEE seniors as part of their capstone design requirement, giving our industry a unique opportunity to benefit from their academic expertise and fresh perspectives. The project will highlight opportunities […] The post Feedback Requested: Sustainability Value Chain Map Assessment Survey appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...

In New York, a bill (NY S 7821A) to prohibit the sale of mattresses, children’s products, and upholstered furniture containing fiberglass unless they contain a prominent warning label is advancing through the New York State Senate. S.7812A was reported favorably by the Senate Consumer Protection Committee and is now eligible for a floor vote in the New York State Senate. ISPA does not support this legislation as it […] The post New York Bill to Restrict Use of Fiberglass in Mattresses Advances appeared first on International Sleep Products Association | ISPA . ...