ISPA To Update The Industry On Mattress Recycling Legislation At Las Vegas Market
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Article Summary: Association will conduct an informational session to help educate the industry on efforts being taken in several states to thwart burdensome mattress recycling laws that threaten mattress manufacturers and retailers.
Members of the International Sleep Products Association and
others in the mattress industry from across the nation will gather in
Las Vegas January 28 through February 1, 2013 to attend, an
international furnishings showcase that combines style, inspiration and
productivity.
The International Sleep Products Association will conduct an
informational session during the Las Vegas Market to help educate the
industry on efforts being taken in several states to thwart burdensome
mattress recycling laws that threaten mattress manufacturers and
retailers. The session is scheduled for Tuesday, January 29 at 3:00pm in
Building B, space B-960.
Ryan Trainer, President of the International Sleep Products Association
(ISPA) stated, “Our organization is very proud to again be participating
in the Las Vegas Market. It provides us an additional platform to
communicate with the industry about market trends and public policy
issues facing our industry.”
Trainer continued, “The overreaching recycling proposals our industry
faces could cost mattress manufacturers and retailers millions each
year; costs which consumers will ultimately bear. Fortunately, many
state Legislators have recognized the need to step in to craft and
advocate for sound public policy that will address mattress recycling
concerns and state mandates, maintain job creation, and won’t bankrupt
our industry.”
In California, Senator Lou Correa, (D-Santa Ana) is doing just that for
the 2013-2014 Legislative session. Correa stated, “A good mattress is
essential to our lifestyle. Yet, at the end of its lifecycle, mattresses
add tremendous strain on our landfills and contribute to community
blight when they are dumped in our neighborhoods.
"I am pleased to be crafting a legislative measure that balances
landfill pressures and environmental concerns with industry concerns. My
legislation will seek to strike a balance that will incentivize
Californians to recycle used mattresses, thus easing the burden on our
landfills and communities, while retaining valuable employers, creating
new jobs and business opportunities. I am confident this proposal will
create a win-win solution for industry, environmentalists and California
consumers."
ISPA says it applauds Senator Correa for his efforts in recognizing that
an efficient industry and consumer-friendly mattress recycling program
is a comprehensive solution. “ISPA looks forward to working diligently
with Senator Correa and policymakers on his legislation this year,”
noted ISPA’s Trainer.
For more information about ISPA: http://www.sleepproducts.org/ For more information about the recycling session: http://www.sleepproducts.org/ISPAInfoSession.html
Established in 1915, the International Sleep Products Association (ISPA)
is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the growth, profitability and
stature of the mattress industry. As the industry’s trade organization,
ISPA represents nearly 700 mattress manufacturers and suppliers
throughout the world.
ISPA provides a wide range of services that benefit its membership.
These include exclusive industry surveys and statistics, advocacy
support, educational offerings, the industry’s ISPA EXPO trade show,
safety research through its Sleep Products Safety Council, consumer
research and education through its Better Sleep Council, BedTimes and
Sleep Savvy publications, the ISPAEarth™ Industry Sustainability
Initiative, and more.
To learn more, visit www.sleepproducts.org or contact info@sleepproducts.org.
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