RIHB-7279In Committee

AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY -- EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY FOR PACKAGING (Creates the producer responsibility program requiring producers to make necessary changes to product design(s) to reduce packaging consumption and waste and assess fees based on the packaging.)

Jurisdiction:
Rhode Island
Type:
EPR
Last action:
Feb 17, 2022
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RI HB-7279 directly establishes an EPR program for packaging requiring producers to reduce packaging waste and assess fees, representing core producer responsibility legislation.

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