S.224

Prohibits sale, distribution, and import of certain products marketed as recyclable, unless DEP determines that products are widely recycled.

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S224 prohibits the sale, distribution, and import of products marketed as recyclable unless the Department of Environmental Protection.

New Jersey S224 mandates that products marketed as recyclable cannot be sold, distributed, or imported unless the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) determines they are widely recycled. The bill requires the DEP to conduct a material characterization study to identify recyclable products and forms of packaging. It prohibits the use of the "chasing arrows" recycling symbol on products unless they meet the DEP's recyclability criteria. Exceptions include products part of state or federal programs governing recyclability and those not increasing contamination or deceiving consumers.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

31 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 13, 2024

2:00 PM

Senate Environment and Energy Hearing

History

Sep 30, 2024

Senate

Senate Amendment (31-0) (Smith)

May 13, 2024

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Environment and Energy Committee