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The President of the United States, Donald Trump, ordered on Tuesday the administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Lee Zeldin, to reinstate the regulations that were in effect during his previous term concerning light bulbs and water use in showers, toilets, dishwashers, and other appliances.
Through his social network, Truth Social, the Republican leader urged a return to "common sense" in environmental regulations and to reinstate the orders that were revoked by the "corrupt Joe Biden," a term he often uses to refer to the former Democratic president.
"I hereby instruct Secretary Lee Zeldin to immediately return to my environmental orders, which were canceled by the corrupt Joe Biden, regarding the standards and water flow for faucets, showers, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers, etc., and also to restore the common-sense regulations on LIGHTBULBS that were established by the Trump Administration but were canceled by the corrupt Joe. I look forward to signing these orders. THANK YOU!!!" Trump posted.
The standards he aims to reestablish would affect water-consuming appliances, a measure that the Republican had already hinted at before returning to the White House.
On several occasions, he criticized the Democrats' efforts to restrict water consumption and warned that if he returned to power, he would repeal the regulations implemented under Biden's climate agenda.
The announcement from Trump regarding the restoration of his regulations on energy efficiency and the use of appliances comes a day after he declared the end of the bans on plastic straws and expressed his intention to eliminate the use of paper ones.
According to his executive order, paper towels "are not functional, use chemicals that can pose risks to human health, are more expensive to produce, and often compel users to use multiple ones."
Among the first executive actions signed by Trump upon resuming the presidency was the United States' exit from the Paris Agreement for the second time, the removal of restrictions on renewable energy and electric vehicles, as well as the termination of the so-called Green New Deal, redirecting federal funds allocated for sustainability projects.
Frequently Asked Questions about Donald Trump's Energy and Environmental Policies
What energy efficiency regulations has Donald Trump dismantled?
Donald Trump has ordered the reinstatement of previous regulations on the use of water in showers, toilets, dishwashers, and other appliances, as well as standards regarding light bulbs, that had been repealed by Joe Biden.
What is Trump's objective in reinstating these environmental regulations?
Trump seeks to reclaim what he calls "common sense" in environmental regulations and reverse the climate measures of the Biden administration that he views as restrictive.
What impact could the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement under Trump have?
The United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement could weaken international efforts against climate change and affect the country's credibility in global climate cooperation.
What changes has Trump proposed regarding plastic and paper absorbents?
Trump has announced the removal of bans on plastic absorbents, arguing that paper ones are not functional and pose risks to human health.
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