Bill > S643

This bill amends Chapter 94 of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new definition for "recyclable beverage containers" to Section 321. Specifically, the bill defines a recyclable beverage container as a beverage container made from highly recyclable materials like aluminum or polyethylene terephthalate (PET, a type of plastic commonly used in drink bottles) that can be recycled into a new beverage container at least five times. The container must also be capable of being collected through municipal and private recycling systems or statewide deposit return systems. Importantly, the definition explicitly states that these containers should not be considered "single-use," which suggests the bill aims to promote more sustainable packaging by emphasizing the potential for multiple recycling cycles. This definition could help clarify recycling standards and encourage the use of more environmentally friendly beverage packaging in Massachusetts.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S643