Establishes a waste reduction needs assessment in Massachusetts to evaluate materials management for packaging and paper products.

The bill mandates the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a statewide needs assessment on materials management for packaging and paper products. The assessment will evaluate consumption, infrastructure, market conditions, and material management quantities. It will identify current capacity, costs, gaps, and needs. The assessment will inform a producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products. The Department will select a consultant to conduct the assessment, which will be funded by the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.

Establishes a waste reduction needs assessment in Massachusetts to evaluate materials management for packaging and paper products.

The bill mandates the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to conduct a statewide needs assessment on materials management for packaging and paper products. The assessment will evaluate consumption, infrastructure, market conditions, and material management quantities. It will identify current capacity, costs, gaps, and needs. The assessment will inform a producer responsibility program for packaging and paper products. The Department will select a consultant to conduct the assessment, which will be funded by the Sustainable Materials Recovery Program.