October 3, 2024 (Industry Intelligence Inc.) –
Bans on single-use products continue to be a hot topic across the United States. Since June of this year, proposed laws that restrict or ban single-use products have been moving through the legislatures in three states. Key developments include:
- Illinois. Legislation under consideration in the state includes SB2211 and HB4448, which ban single-use paper and plastic bags. A newly signed law, SB2960, which prohibits hotels from providing single-use plastic products for personal care products, went into effect in August.
- Massachusetts. The state legislature is considering two bills focused on single-use products. S570 would restrict single-use plastics and certain products, while S2830 would phase out single-use plastic packaging and ban PFAS in some items.
- New Hampshire. HB1207, which limits single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories, is currently working its way through the legislature.
- California. The governor recently signed SB1053 into law. The law prohibits carryout single-use plastic bags and sets standards for recycled paper bags.
While state legislatures continue to debate single-use products, local governments in various U.S. regions have recently implemented bans. These include:
- Santa Fe County, New Mexico. An ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic and EPS products in retail stores and restaurants in unincorporated areas went into effect on Sept. 23.
- Upper Merion, Pennsylvania. The township recently rolled out the third phase of its single-use plastic ban, which prohibits restaurants from handing out plastic utensils. The township joins about 30 other locations in Pennsylvania that have bans on single-use plastics.
- Puerto Rico. The territory began enforcing its ban on single-use plastics on July 1.
In contrast, a court in Athens, Ohio, recently ruled against a law in the city that prohibited single-use plastic bags in retail locations, with the court saying the law conflicted with state law that permits plastic bags.
Staying ahead of the changing legislative landscape can be daunting for many companies. Yet failure to remain aware of new and proposed legislation can lead to non-compliance issues, costly product recalls, redesigns, penalties, loss of public trust, business cancellations, and lawsuits.
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