Massachusetts S2541 aims to reduce plastics by banning certain single-use plastics and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts S2541, known as the Massachusetts Plastics Reduction Act, seeks to reduce plastic waste through various measures. It prohibits the sale of plastic containers for alcoholic beverages under 12 ounces and non-carbonated, non-flavored water under 1 liter, unless required for safety or emergency purposes. Hotels are banned from providing plastic-packaged personal care products. The bill also mandates that retailers charge customers for carryout bags, which must be recycled paper or reusable, and prohibits the intentional release of balloons.

Massachusetts S2541 aims to reduce plastics by banning certain single-use plastics and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts S2541, known as the Massachusetts Plastics Reduction Act, seeks to reduce plastic waste through various measures. It prohibits the sale of plastic containers for alcoholic beverages under 12 ounces and non-carbonated, non-flavored water under 1 liter, unless required for safety or emergency purposes. Hotels are banned from providing plastic-packaged personal care products. The bill also mandates that retailers charge customers for carryout bags, which must be recycled paper or reusable, and prohibits the intentional release of balloons.