A 3725
Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."
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Bill overview
This bill aims to reduce plastic waste in New Jersey by requiring producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to decrease the amount of plastic they sell annually. It establishes a schedule for this reduction, starting at 90% of the baseline amount after two years and reaching 50% after ten years. The bill also restricts the use of additional toxic substances in packaging, as outlined in the "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act," and updates the act to prohibit the sale of packaging containing specific chemicals like PFAS and vinyl chloride.
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Alixon Collazos-Gill
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