S 3135 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires producers of plastic packaging and certain other plastic products to reduce quantity of plastic sold; restricts additional substances under "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act."

This bill requires producers of plastic packaging and certain single-use plastic products (like straws, utensils, cups, and plastic bags) to gradually reduce the amount of plastic they sell by weight over 10 years, with specific targets of 90% after 2 years, 80% after 4 years, 70% after 6 years, 60% after 8 years, and 50% after 10 years. It also mandates that cardboard packaging contain at least 75% postconsumer recycled content and be recycled at a 75% rate after 2 years. The bill expands the "Toxic Packaging Reduction Act" to prohibit additional harmful substances in packaging, including PFAS, phthalates, and certain flame retardants, and establishes a task force to recommend more substances for future restrictions. Producers who violate these requirements face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per day of noncompliance, while excluding certain products like medical devices, animal biologics, and packaging for hazardous materials from these requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 15, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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May 13, 2024
Committee
Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
upper
May 13, 2024
Upper · Passed
Reported out of Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
upper
Apr 15, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee
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