An Act to establish a blue economy workforce pipeline

This bill directs the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to update state waste management plans to prioritize a circular economy, which aims to keep materials and products in use for as long as possible. It also requires the department to launch an education and outreach program that informs both the general public and local businesses about the concept of a circular economy and how they can participate in the transition. By amending existing state laws, the legislation establishes a formal framework for promoting sustainable resource management and workforce development in this sector.