California is addressing the harmful effects of single-use plastic through a new law that applies to all industries. Passed in June, SB 54 will require all packaging to use recyclable, refillable, or compostable materials by 2032. There’s also a fair chance the legislation will be adopted by other states throughout the U.S.
Any item that’s sold, distributed, or imported into California will need to reduce the use of single-use plastics by 25 percent by 2032. In the next ten years, 65 percent of all single-use plastic will also need to be properly recycled. Additionally, each company is financially responsible for the changes, including expenses to improve proper recycling infrastructure.
