ALBANY, New York, Dec. 31 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Reminds New Yorkers of Expanded Waste Reduction Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding businesses, organizations, and consumers of upcoming waste reduction law requirements taking effect on January 1, 2026. The provisions will help reduce pollution by expanding the State's ban on the   more