SEER100: Pondering the History and Future of Waste Law and Policy

Professor Kim Diana Connolly (University at Buffalo School of Law) and Tom Tyler (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; views expressed are those of the speaker) join moderator Vidhya Iyer (Iyer Law Group, LLC) to explore the evolution of waste, recycling, and remediation law over the past century. They revisit the history of RCRA and CERCLA, examine Love Canal's lasting impact on environmental law, and discuss how recycling can create unexpected liability. Looking ahead, they consider emerging challenges and the future of waste management and resource recovery.