Establishes a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.

This bill creates multiple chapters to establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers. It mandates that producers of packaging and paper products in Rhode Island must be members of a packaging producer responsibility organization or submit an individual plan. The bill outlines duties for packaging producer responsibility organizations, including needs assessments, program plans, and compliance with performance targets.

Establishes a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers.

This bill creates multiple chapters to establish a comprehensive program for extended producer responsibility for packaging and paper, and for recycling of beverage containers. It mandates that producers of packaging and paper products in Rhode Island must be members of a packaging producer responsibility organization or submit an individual plan. The bill outlines duties for packaging producer responsibility organizations, including needs assessments, program plans, and compliance with performance targets.