Concerning postconsumer recycled content requirements for plastic products.
SB 6156 requires minimum levels of postconsumer recycled content (PCRC) in specific plastic products: trash bags, household cleaning and personal care product containers, and beverage containers. It directly affects manufacturers of these products, with exemptions for items like food-contact packaging, medical products, and hazardous material containers. The bill includes a small business exemption for producers with under $5 million in annual revenue (adjusted for inflation) and aims to reduce plastic waste while strengthening the recycled plastics market. Key provisions set environmental goals by decreasing virgin plastic use and supporting recycling infrastructure, without specifying exact recycled content percentages.
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Introduced Jan 15, 2026
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