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This bill directs state agencies and public authorities under the governor's executive authority to develop and implement comprehensive waste diversion plans aimed at reducing waste disposal by 10% every five years, with an ultimate goal of achieving a 75% overall waste reduction from a baseline established in fiscal year 2018-2019. The bill creates a GreenNY Council comprised of key state agency commissioners and leaders who will oversee and coordinate these efforts, with members able to designate representatives. The waste diversion plans must categorize waste data into specific types like recycled materials, compostable materials, landfill waste, and special waste, and include detailed strategies such as conducting routine waste audits, developing plans to divert organic waste from landfills, eliminating single-use plastics where possible without compromising health and safety, and evaluating dual-stream recycling opportunities. The council will be responsible for reassessing waste diversion goals every five years and updating requirements accordingly, and all waste diversion plans must be publicly posted on the department's website. The bill applies to a wide range of state entities, including the State University of New York and the City University of New York, with the goal of creating a more systematic and aggressive approach to waste reduction across state operations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6931