An Act to improve plastic bottles and their recycling

This Massachusetts bill requires plastic beverage containers sold in the state to have caps that stay attached (tethered) or allow drinking without removal, and to contain a minimum of 15% postconsumer recycled plastic starting January 2024. The recycled content requirement increases to 20% by 2026 and 25% by 2027. It directly affects product manufacturers (who produce the containers) and retailers (who sell them), with fines up to $100,000 for non-compliance. Glass, metal containers, and reusable containers (reused ≥5 times) are exempt.