Bill > K00268

This resolution memorializes Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim March 30, 2025, as Day of Zero Waste in New York State, aligning with the United Nations' International Day of Zero Waste. The resolution highlights the significant environmental challenges posed by waste, noting that New York produces 37 million tons of waste annually, with only 38 percent being recycled, and that only five percent of plastic in the United States is recycled. It emphasizes the harmful effects of waste, including methane gas emissions from landfills and the long-term environmental damage caused by non-biodegradable plastics. The resolution advocates for zero waste initiatives that aim to reduce consumption, promote recycling and composting, redistribute unused food to communities in need, and conserve resources. By seeking this proclamation, the legislative body hopes to raise awareness about waste management, its impact on public health and the environment, and the importance of sustainable resource management throughout the production process.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K268