Report: New York could save $1.3B by cutting packaging waste

Report: NY would save $1.3 billion on packaging reduction bill

The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act is a central component of Democratic lawmakers’ climate efforts this year.

Report: New York could save $1.3B by cutting packaging waste

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The environmental advocacy group Beyond Plastics released an analysis on a proposed state law to cut packaging waste on Wednesday. According to the report, enacting the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act could save New Yorkers $1.3 billion over the next 10 years. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The report—available to read at the bottom of this…