Producers of single-use, disposable packaging or single-use, disposable food service ware products shall not offer for sale, sell, distribute, or import in or into the state single-use, disposable packaging or single-use, disposable food service ware products manufactured on or after January 1, 2032, unless the packaging or food service ware product is recyclable or compostable.
California State Senate Bill 54 (2021) - (Amended)
02/25/2021
02/25/2021
Original
California State Senate Bill 54 (2021) (SB54)
Amended
Overview
California Senate Bill 54 is a declaration of intent to enact a Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act. The bill cites plastic production rates, ocean pollution issues, recycling rates, and a shift in global waste markets as reason for needing to enact a solution. The bill further references environmental and human health concerns, drinking water contamination, and the cost to local governments for clean up efforts. The legislation states that businesses that sell in the state have a responsibility over the packaging and product waste that is produced, including the costs of recovery. The bill stipulates that all disposable packaging should be recyclable or compostable.
The California state legislative session is two years long. This bill was set to inactive in May 2021 and was reactivated on 1/3/2022. It is currently active in Assembly.
Transition Period |
