Massachusetts S654 aims to reduce plastic use by banning certain single-use plastics and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts S654, the Plastics Reduction Act, seeks to reduce plastic use in the state by implementing several measures. It bans the sale of plastic bottles containing 1 liter or less of non-carbonated, non-flavored water and prohibits retail establishments from selling alcoholic beverages in plastic containers less than or equal to 100 milliliters. The act also mandates that retailers charge customers at least 10 cents for recycled paper bags and requires businesses to provide only reusable or recycled paper bags to customers.

Massachusetts S654 aims to reduce plastic use by banning certain single-use plastics and promoting recycling.

Massachusetts S654, the Plastics Reduction Act, seeks to reduce plastic use in the state by implementing several measures. It bans the sale of plastic bottles containing 1 liter or less of non-carbonated, non-flavored water and prohibits retail establishments from selling alcoholic beverages in plastic containers less than or equal to 100 milliliters. The act also mandates that retailers charge customers at least 10 cents for recycled paper bags and requires businesses to provide only reusable or recycled paper bags to customers.