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MA H745

Reducing paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to reducing paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth. Environment, Natural Resources and Agriculture.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce paper and packaging waste in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It establishes a Sustainable Packaging Advisory Board to advise the Department of Environmental Protection (the Department) and producers on plans and regulations. Producers or their designated organizations must develop and submit plans to the Department for the collection and recycling of post-consumer packaging, with the goal of achieving a 65% reduction and recovery rate by 2026 and 80% by 2031. The Department is authorized to promulgate rules, assess fines for non-compliance, and establish a Sustainable Packaging Trust to cover administrative costs and support related programs. The bill also sets a timeline for the Department to prioritize the types of packaging to be covered under the plans.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5124 (on 11/10/2020)

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