Washington HB1071 aims to increase recycling rates by setting minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for various plastic products.

HB1071 establishes minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for plastic trash bags, beverage containers, and household cleaning and personal care products. It mandates increasing percentages of recycled content over time, starting from 10% and reaching up to 50% by 2036. The bill also requires producers to register and report annually on their product sales and recycled content usage. Additionally, it creates an advisory committee to provide recommendations on recycling strategies and needs assessments.

Washington HB1071 aims to increase recycling rates by setting minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for various plastic products.

HB1071 establishes minimum postconsumer recycled content requirements for plastic trash bags, beverage containers, and household cleaning and personal care products. It mandates increasing percentages of recycled content over time, starting from 10% and reaching up to 50% by 2036. The bill also requires producers to register and report annually on their product sales and recycled content usage. Additionally, it creates an advisory committee to provide recommendations on recycling strategies and needs assessments.