Limits tinted green and brown to compostable plastic bags for the purposes of bag waste reduction
This bill (S 1260) requires that exempt bags - such as those used for food, pharmacy items, or bulk produce - cannot be tinted green or brown unless they are made of compostable plastic. It amends existing exemptions in environmental law to add this color restriction, ensuring only truly compostable bags can use these colors. The rule applies directly to businesses selling or using these specific bag types under current waste reduction exemptions.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
upper
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Rachel May
DDemocratic/Working Families
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