PLASTICS AND ENVIRONMENT

Long anticipated California legislation stutters / Governor says it's too costly / Chemical recycling not an option

RECYCLING USA

California law requires all packaging to be recyclable or compostable in 10 years / Plastics packaging to be cut 25% / Industry to pay USD 5 bn to fight pollution, support communities

RECYCLING USA

California legislation on recyclability nears approval / Passage will be “very disruptive” for US, North America, says CEO of US flexible packaging association

US RECYCLING

California passes first US recycled-content law for beverage bottles / Containers need 15% reclaim content by 2022

SINGLE-USE PLASTICS

California plastic bag ban suspended amid Covid-19 pandemic