Environment (Recycling)

passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jun 23, 2025

S 554: An Act to reduce plastic packaging waste

By Ms. Creem, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 554) of Cynthia Stone Creem for legislation to establish the Sustainable Food Service Ware Act. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill directly targets plastic packaging waste reduction, aligning with pollution control and environmental protection goals under Environment and Natural Resources.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3574: An Act to reimburse cities and towns affected by the decommissioning of power plants

By Representative Thurber of Somerset, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3574) of Justin Thurber for legislation to further regulate the carbon dioxide cap and trade program. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill regulates carbon cap and trade program, which reduces emissions and alignates with energy policy goals. Reimbursement for decommissioning power plants supports transition from fossil fuels.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly aims to 'further regulate the carbon dioxide cap and trade program,' directly strengthening emissions reduction mechanisms per environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3463: An Act to restore the environmental fund

By Representative Ciccolo of Lexington, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3463) of Michelle L. Ciccolo for legislation to restore the clean environmental fund using revenue from unclaimed bottle deposits. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRestores environmental fund using unclaimed bottle deposit revenue, directly funding a program via existing budget streams.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRestores clean environmental fund using bottle deposit revenue, directly funding environmental protection efforts.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Apr 6, 2026

H 3573: An Act relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)

By Representative Sweezey of Duxbury, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3573) of Kenneth P. Sweezey for legislation to include nip bottles and certain other containers in the bottle law. Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill expands bottle law to include nip bottles/containers, targeting litter reduction and ecology under 'CLEAN Act' title, aligning with environmental protection indicators.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Sep 18, 2025

S 570: An Act establishing a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth

By Mr. DiDomenico, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 570) of Sal N. DiDomenico and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to establish a waste reduction needs assessment in the commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill establishes waste reduction needs assessment under Environment and Natural Resources, directly targeting pollution control and resource conservation per its title and summary.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · House Dec 8, 2025

H 457: An Act relative to greenwashing in recycling

By Representative Rogers of Cambridge, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 457) of David M. Rogers for legislation to further regulate the packaging of consumer goods that contain deceptive or misleading claims about the recyclability of the product or packaging. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRegulates deceptive recyclability claims, preventing greenwashing and promoting genuine recycling practices to protect environmental integrity.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 58: An Act to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling

By Mr. Cyr, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 58) of Julian Cyr for legislation to promote conservation through oyster shell recycling. Agriculture.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill explicitly promotes conservation through oyster shell recycling, directly conserving natural resources and supporting marine ecosystems.95% confidence

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passed · Massachusetts · Senate Nov 3, 2025

S 614: An Act to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth

By Mr. Kennedy, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 614) of Edward J. Kennedy and Dylan A. Fernandes for legislation to promote the future success of mattress recycling in the Commonwealth. Environment and Natural Resources.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentPromotes mattress recycling, reducing landfill waste and conserving resources under Environment and Natural Resources subject area.95% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 638: An Act reducing packaging waste

This bill (HD 638) requires restaurants and food trucks to use compostable, recyclable, or reusable single-use food service containers starting January 1, 2027. It defines "compostable" to mean products meeting specific ASTM standards with third-party certification, "recyclable" to mean materials identifiable by resin codes in local recycling programs, and "reusable" to mean items used multiple times (like returnable glass or aluminum). The law directly affects all food establishments that prepare or package food for immediate consumption. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Environmental Protection through regulations.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill mandates compostable/recyclable containers to reduce packaging waste, directly targeting pollution control and conservation through enforceable standards.90% confidence

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introduced · Massachusetts · House

HD 1590: An Act relative to containers, litter, ecology and nips (CLEAN Act)

HD 1590, the CLEAN Act, increases the deposit on beverage containers from 1 cent to 3 cents. It redefines "beverage container" to exclude biodegradable materials and clarifies that a "miniature" is any container under 100ml designed for alcohol. The bill also prohibits local governments from banning miniature sales (though existing bans remain valid), affecting beverage producers, retailers, and municipal regulations. Key changes focus on container definitions, deposit amounts, and local ordinance authority.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentIncreases beverage container deposit to reduce litter and promote recycling, directly addressing environmental cleanup. Exclusion of biodegradable materials is minor compared to primary litter reduction focus.92% confidence

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