Bill Aimed at Reducing Plastic Packaging Waste Passes N.Y. State Senate

Packaging reduction bill passes Senate; Assembly fate unclear

The bill would also ban certain chemicals from being used.

Packaging reduction act clears NY Senate despite opposition, alternatives

Bill aimed at reducing plastic packaging waste passes N.Y. state Senate

Judith Enck discusses the goal of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act and the chances of it passing before session ends.

State Senate set to vote on packaging bill that Republicans, business community say will raise grocery prices

ALBANY — The state Senate is on track to approve a packaging reduction and recycling reform act that could drastically change the way food manufacturers can package the things they sell in New York grocery stores.

As Albany Debates Plastics Crackdown, Industry Pushes Softer Alternative

The chemical industry is pushing to replace a sweeping plastics bill with a more business-friendly alternative. Click here for the New York Focus story

Packaging Reduction Act Clears New York Senate - Waste Advantage Magazine

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) passed the New York State Senate on Wednesday with a 33-25 vote.  The PRRIA, sponsored by State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember […]