Establishes an extended producer responsibility program to reduce packaging waste in Hawaii.

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program to reduce packaging waste in Hawaii. It requires covered producers to register with the Department of Health and pay a fee based on their packaging volume. The program aims to eliminate packaging waste, increase the use of reusable and refillable packaging, and improve reuse and refill infrastructure. Counties must conduct needs assessments and submit them to the Department of Health. The Department will compile these assessments and work with counties and producers to establish guidelines and rules.

Establishes an extended producer responsibility program to reduce packaging waste in Hawaii.

This bill establishes an extended producer responsibility program to reduce packaging waste in Hawaii. It requires covered producers to register with the Department of Health and pay a fee based on their packaging volume. The program aims to eliminate packaging waste, increase the use of reusable and refillable packaging, and improve reuse and refill infrastructure. Counties must conduct needs assessments and submit them to the Department of Health. The Department will compile these assessments and work with counties and producers to establish guidelines and rules.