State agencies: solid waste diversion: single-use plastic bottles.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires California state agencies to reduce their use of single-use plastic bottles. It mandates that agencies include plans to source reduce these bottles in their integrated waste management plans and prohibits the purchase of bottles made with less than 90% recycled plastic starting in 2026. Agencies must replace single-use plastic bottles with reusable or recyclable alternatives and submit annual reports detailing their progress. The bill also directs the Department of General Services to provide guidance and maintain a list of environmentally preferable products for purchase.
Key provisions
- State agencies must include plans to reduce single-use plastic bottle purchases in their integrated waste management plans.
- Prohibits the purchase of single-use plastic bottles made with less than 90% recycled plastic by state agencies starting January 1, 2026.
- Requires state agencies to replace single-use plastic bottles with reusable or recyclable alternatives.
- Mandates annual reports to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee detailing progress in reducing solid waste.
- Directs the Department of General Services to provide advice and maintain a list of environmentally preferable products.
- Requires state agencies to install water bottle refill stations.
- Defines key terms related to the bill, such as ‘food service facility’ and ‘single-use plastic bottle.’
- Provides exceptions for emergency situations and specific state agencies (e.g., Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation).
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