An Act to reduce plastics

This bill establishes the Massachusetts Plastics Reduction Act to limit the use of single-use plastic bags and food service items. It requires retailers to charge at least 10 cents for recycled paper carryout bags while exempting small businesses with limited sales from this fee. Additionally, the law bans the provision of disposable food service ware unless a customer specifically requests it and restricts state agencies from purchasing small single-use plastic bottles. The legislation also directs the state to create a program for recycling bulk plastic materials, such as child car seats, and allocates a portion of the bag fees to an environmental protection fund.