Bill > A08428

This bill amends the environmental conservation law to limit the use of tinted green or brown bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction, except for compostable bags as defined in the law. The bill specifies that exempt bags, such as those used for uncooked meat, fruits and vegetables, or prescription drugs, shall not be tinted green or brown unless they are compostable bags. The bill aims to address the issue of bag waste and promote the use of compostable alternatives.