California AB973 mandates plastic manufacturers to use increasing amounts of recycled content in their products.

California AB973 requires manufacturers to use a minimum percentage of postconsumer recycled content in their plastic products. The bill sets specific percentages for different types of plastic products, such as 30% for covered products, 25% for rigid plastic containers, and 10% for plastic trash bags. Manufacturers must comply with these requirements starting from 2028. The bill also mandates annual reporting of recycled content usage and imposes penalties for noncompliance.

California AB973 mandates plastic manufacturers to use increasing amounts of recycled content in their products.

California AB973 requires manufacturers to use a minimum percentage of postconsumer recycled content in their plastic products. The bill sets specific percentages for different types of plastic products, such as 30% for covered products, 25% for rigid plastic containers, and 10% for plastic trash bags. Manufacturers must comply with these requirements starting from 2028. The bill also mandates annual reporting of recycled content usage and imposes penalties for noncompliance.