S 5447 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Directs the department of environmental conservation to establish a composting symbol

This bill requires New York's Department of Environmental Conservation to create a standardized symbol identifying products acceptable for composting at all facilities it oversees. It mandates the department to develop the symbol, define specific product categories that must display it (such as single-use food containers, utensils, and compostable plastics - distinct from biodegradable items), and establish rules with enforcement penalties. The symbol aims to clarify which items can be safely composted, directly affecting manufacturers of these products and composting facilities. Implementation rules will govern how the symbol is used and enforced.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 21, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2026
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Jun 5, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jun 13, 2025
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Feb 21, 2025
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Jose Serrano
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