Western Plastics Association California 2017 Legislative Session - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
Western Plastics Association California 2017 Legislative Session Regulatory Activity - CalRecycle Bruce A. Magnani bruce@houstonmagnani.com 12/05/17 WPA 2017 California 2017 Most successful legislative session in recent memory Housing
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Most successful legislative session in recent memory
Housing Funding Clean Water and Natural Resource Protection Transportation Infrastructure Funding (Gas Tax) Cap and Trade Extension (legacy)
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Creates a definition of PETE in California Statute, for purposes of labeling, Resin ID Codes 1-7 Signed into law, on Sunday October 15, Chapter 823 Takes effect October 1, 2018
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Comprehensive Reform of the “California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act” Why are we at this point? Fund is insolvent Statutory goal was 70% - currently 82% Fraud and program expansion
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Reform of the “California Beverage Container Recycling Law” Continuation of last years efforts Non-Administration Efforts may surface Reform of Packaging Regulations in California The regulated community failed to propose solutions Necessary meet the state’s diversion, composting, source reductions goals CalRecycle will develop a mandatory policy model to manage packaging Necessary to reduce presence of packaging in the waste stream
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Packaging is an evolving market Definition of packaging is very broad Flexible Statewide Framework, Not a one size fits all Measurable and enforceable Goal is to increase domestic recycling capacity, & achieve goals
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Open door to meet and provide input Public release of policy model, January/February 2018 Focus on priority products Focus on recyclable design and compostable standards EPR, PAYT, Advanced Recycling, Tipping Fee Increase, etc…
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