Bill > S01400

This bill amends the Environmental Conservation Law to address false claims about the recyclability of products and packaging. It prohibits making deceptive or misleading claims that a product or package is recyclable unless it can 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 considered recyclable, and to publish a list of approved materials. The bill also mandates that all rigid plastic bottles and containers sold in New York must be labeled with a resin identification code to indicate the type of plastic used. The provisions in this bill aim to provide consumers with accurate and useful information about the recyclability and composition of plastic products and packaging.