Prohibits sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are widely recycled.

This bill prohibits the sale, distribution, and import of products marketed as recyclable unless New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines they are widely recycled in the state. It requires the DEP to conduct a material characterization study by January 2024 to identify which products and packaging materials are actually recyclable based on collection and processing data. Products displaying the "chasing arrows" recycling symbol must meet specific criteria, including being collected through curbside programs serving 60% of New Jersey's population and sorted through facilities serving 60% of recycling programs statewide. The bill includes exceptions for products manufactured within 18 months of DEP studies, packaging required by federal law, and products with clear non-recyclability markings.