An Act reducing packaging waste

This bill (HD 638) requires restaurants and food trucks to use compostable, recyclable, or reusable single-use food service containers starting January 1, 2027. It defines "compostable" to mean products meeting specific ASTM standards with third-party certification, "recyclable" to mean materials identifiable by resin codes in local recycling programs, and "reusable" to mean items used multiple times (like returnable glass or aluminum). The law directly affects all food establishments that prepare or package food for immediate consumption. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Environmental Protection through regulations.