California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states moves to sue
- A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect.
- The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 but only took hold in May, requires plastic and packaging companies to use less single-use plastic, and ensure by 2032 that all packaging is either recyclable or compostable.
- The big idea is to incentivize producers of plastics to consider the end of their products’ life in order to create better, more sustainable bottles, cont
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- A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect.
- The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 but only took hold in May, requires plastic and packaging companies to use less single-use plastic, and ensure by 2032 that all packaging is either recyclable or compostable.
- The big idea is to incentivize producers of plastics to consider the end of their products’ life in order to create better, more sustainable bottles, cont
Sources: Guardian