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NY A07668

NY A07668
Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this

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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
01/05/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 General Assembly

Bill Summary

Provides that it is deceptive to misrepresent that a product or package is recyclable unless it can be collected, separated or otherwise recovered from the waste stream through an established recycling program for reuse or use in manufacturing or assembling another item; requires the department of environmental conservation to develop regulations on types and forms of plastic products and packaging for which a claim of recyclability may be made; further requires all rigid plastic containers sold in this state be labeled with a code that indicates the resin used to produce such container; makes related provisions.

AI Summary

This bill aims to address deceptive claims about the recyclability of plastic products and packaging. It prohibits making claims that a product or package is recyclable unless it can actually be collected, separated, or recovered through an established recycling program. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop regulations on the types and forms of plastic products and packaging that can be labeled as recyclable, based on specific criteria. It also mandates that all rigid plastic containers sold in New York be labeled with a resin identification code, which cannot be placed inside a recycling symbol unless the product is deemed recyclable under the new regulations.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (26)

Last Action

referred to ways and means (on 01/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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