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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This bill, the Toxic Packaging Reduction Act, requires plastic producers in New Jersey to gradually reduce the amount of plastic packaging they sell over time. It also restricts the use of certain toxic substances in packaging materials. The bill establishes a Toxic Packaging Task Force to recommend additional substances for restriction and outlines penalties for non-compliance. Furthermore, it updates regulations regarding lead and other heavy metals in packaging.
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