Massachusetts H1019 aims to reduce plastic use by regulating carryout bags, banning certain plastic items, and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts H1019 mandates that retailers charge customers for carryout bags, with proceeds going to the Plastics Environmental Protection Fund. It prohibits the sale of plastic bottles under 64 fluid ounces and plastic containers for alcoholic beverages under 100 milliliters. The bill also bans intentional balloon releases and requires covered products to be labeled "Do Not Flush." It establishes a statewide program for bulk plastic recycling and mandates educational outreach on plastic reduction.

Massachusetts H1019 aims to reduce plastic use by regulating carryout bags, banning certain plastic items, and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts H1019 mandates that retailers charge customers for carryout bags, with proceeds going to the Plastics Environmental Protection Fund. It prohibits the sale of plastic bottles under 64 fluid ounces and plastic containers for alcoholic beverages under 100 milliliters. The bill also bans intentional balloon releases and requires covered products to be labeled "Do Not Flush." It establishes a statewide program for bulk plastic recycling and mandates educational outreach on plastic reduction.