Prohibits sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are widely recycled.
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This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable unless the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines they are widely recycled. It aims to prevent misleading consumers about the recyclability of products and packaging, focusing on items displaying recycling symbols. The bill also establishes a process for the DEP to conduct material characterization studies to determine which products are truly recyclable in New Jersey.
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