Bill > AB2784

This bill aims to increase the use of postconsumer thermoform recycled plastic in thermoform plastic containers sold or imported into California. Key provisions include: - Requiring the total thermoform plastic containers sold or imported by a producer to contain specified minimum percentages of postconsumer thermoform recycled plastic, starting at 10% in 2025 and increasing to 20-30% by 2030, depending on recycling rates. - Imposing annual administrative penalties on producers who do not meet the minimum recycled content requirements. - Exempting thermoform plastic containers used to package dairy products if certain conditions are met. - Requiring producers to report annually on the amount and types of thermoform plastic containers sold or imported, and the amount of postconsumer resin used. - Authorizing the department to conduct audits and investigations, and keep trade secrets and proprietary information confidential. - Creating the Thermoform Recycling Enhancement Penalty Account to fund recycling, collection, and processing infrastructure for thermoform plastic containers.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance, Justice

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