Directs DEP to develop guidelines concerning State and local government purchase of goods made from recycled material.
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This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create guidelines for state and local governments when purchasing goods. These guidelines will recommend the percentage of recycled material that products should contain, aiming to increase the use of goods made with recycled materials like compost. The guidelines will be based on recommendations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and will be made available to government agencies and the public.
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