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Introduced
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce packaging waste. Environment and Natural Resources.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce packaging waste by requiring all retail food establishments in the state to use food service ware that is compostable, recyclable, or reusable. Compostable materials must meet specific ASTM standards and be certified by a third-party. Recyclable materials must be identified by their plastic resin code and able to be collected through the municipality's regular recycling program. Reusable products include durable containers, packages, or trays that can be used and returned to the establishment. The Department of Environmental Protection is tasked with enforcing these new requirements, which will go into effect on January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (14)
Mike Connolly (D)*,
Dave Rogers (D)*,
Michelle DuBois (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Sam Montaño (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Margaret Scarsdale (D),
Tommy Vitolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied S570 (on 01/18/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H770 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H770.pdf |
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