An Act reducing packaging waste in the Commonwealth

This bill establishes a new program to reduce packaging waste in Massachusetts by requiring large producers to register with the state and pay fees to fund recycling efforts. Companies selling products in the state with annual sales over $100,000 must join a designated organization that creates a plan to collect and recycle their packaging materials. The law defines specific types of packaging and printed paper that must be recovered while excluding items already subject to deposit laws. A newly created advisory board will oversee the implementation of these rules and guide the development of recycling plans.