Wrap & Recycling Act

Who should pay for the cost of recycling packaging? In Washington State HB 1131(2023| WA) shifts the cost of recycling packaging materials on the entity that packaged the good. Like chip bags or water bottles. This idea of responsible packaging decision legislation isn’t that off the wall. Maine, Colorado, Oregon, and California have enacted legislation. Tennessee is poised to also consider legislation.

Key messaging: producer responsibility.

Route Fifty | A New Bill in Washington State Seeks to Reduce Unneeded Packaging