Bill > S224

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and import of products or packaging that make deceptive or misleading claims about their recyclability, such as using the chasing arrows symbol, unless the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines that these items are widely recycled in the state. The DEP will conduct a material characterization study to identify what is truly recyclable, meaning it's collected by at least 60% of the state's population through curbside programs and sorted for use as feedstock for new products. The bill also updates the definition of the chasing arrows symbol to be a solid equilateral triangle, aligning with existing regulations for plastic bottle labeling, and makes changes to how funds from the State Recycling Fund are allocated, including provisions for public information and education programs on recycling.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S224