Recycle Material Standards Legislation

What is happening? SB 5022 (2020 | WA) would require plastic containers for beverages, household cleaning products & personal care products sold in Washington state to contain up to 50% post-consumer-use recycled content by 2031. By June 2024, the use of polystyrene foam will be banned. An increase in the content of recycled material in plastic garbage bags.

Why is this important? Greater media coverage and awareness of the quantity of unrecycled plastic

How will this be important? Local governments and state governments have taken action on single use plastic, this Washington State legislation is the next step forward

Seattle Times via Governing | Washington State Bill to Reduce Plastic, Styrofoam Waste