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NY S07375

NY S07375
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
09/13/2021
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; 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 prohibits misrepresenting that a product or package is recyclable unless it can actually be collected, separated, or recovered through an established recycling program. It requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to develop regulations on the types and forms of plastic products and packaging that can be claimed as recyclable, based on criteria such as whether the material is regularly collected, sorted, and recycled. The bill also requires all rigid plastic containers sold in New York to be labeled with a code indicating the resin type, which must only be used if the product is actually recyclable in the state.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (on 01/05/2022)
(1 Companion Bills)

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