Protecting Communities from Plastics: New Industry and Environmental Rules
This act aims to reduce plastic production and its harmful effects on human health and the environment. It introduces new regulations for plastic manufacturing facilities, pauses certain permits, and promotes reusable solutions to decrease plastic waste in our daily lives.
Key points
Halting new permits for plastic production facilities to limit their expansion and emissions.
Implementing stricter air and water pollution standards for existing plastic factories to protect the health of nearby residents.
Requiring environmental and health impact assessments for new permits, incorporating input from local communities, especially vulnerable ones.
Setting targets for reducing single-use plastics in packaging and food service ware, promoting refillable and reusable systems.
Launching grant programs to support the development and implementation of reusable systems, such as water bottle refilling stations.
Researching microplastic presence in food and the human body, and piloting programs to remove microplastics from the environment.
Supporting farmers in transitioning to biodegradable alternatives for plastic weed barriers and agricultural product packaging.
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