Establishes minimum recycled content standards for plastic beverage containers in Massachusetts and prohibits the sale of single-use beverage.

The bill sets a minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers, requiring them to contain at least 15 percent postconsumer recycled plastic starting January 1, 2024. The Department of Environmental Protection can adjust this standard but cannot lower it below 15 percent. The standard will increase to 20 percent by January 1, 2026, and to 25 percent by January 1, 2027. The bill also prohibits the sale of single-use beverage containers with untethered caps, requiring that caps be tethered or have an opening for consumption while attached.

Establishes minimum recycled content standards for plastic beverage containers in Massachusetts and prohibits the sale of single-use beverage.

The bill sets a minimum content standard for plastic beverage containers, requiring them to contain at least 15 percent postconsumer recycled plastic starting January 1, 2024. The Department of Environmental Protection can adjust this standard but cannot lower it below 15 percent. The standard will increase to 20 percent by January 1, 2026, and to 25 percent by January 1, 2027. The bill also prohibits the sale of single-use beverage containers with untethered caps, requiring that caps be tethered or have an opening for consumption while attached.