Plastic Pellet Pollution Ban for Cleaner Waters
This act aims to protect our waters from pollution by small plastic pieces, known as pellets. It prohibits companies that produce or transport plastic from discharging them into rivers and lakes. This will lead to cleaner aquatic environments, positively impacting human and animal health.
Key points
Prohibits the discharge of plastic pellets and other pre-production plastic materials into waters by manufacturing and transport facilities.
Requires this prohibition to be included in wastewater and stormwater permits for plastic-related businesses.
Improves water quality and protects aquatic ecosystems from plastic pollution.
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