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SB 582 Recycling System, adds more red tape to recycling & recyclers.

VOTE: NO
Signed into Law by Gov Brown

SB 14 Plastic stewardship program

SB 14 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB14 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/SEE/Overview This bill establishes product stewardship program for plastic packaging and plastic food serviceware. Fiscal Responsibility Unlike hazardous stewardship programs, this programs is far reaching so a concise organization isn’t possible making it an over reach for government. General fund will continuously…

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SB 581 Recyclable Symbol

SB 581 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/SB581 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/JWM/Overview This bill prohibits sale of products that make deceptive or misleading claims about recyclability by the symbol on the product. Subject up to $25,000 fine per day. (same as HB 2815) Personal Choice and Responsibility The symbol includes a number, ranging…

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HB 2365 Prohibits single-use plastic food service ware

HB 2365 VOTE: NO Died In Committee on 06/26/2021 Status (overview) of bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Measures/Overview/HB2365 Committee assigned to bill: https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2021R1/Committees/HEE/Overview This bill prohibits food vendor from using single-use plastic food service ware when selling prepared food, unless specifically requested and food service ware isn’t plastic and is recyclable. Requires specified restaurants and bed and breakfast facilities to be able to sanitize…

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Legislation would pin recycling reform costs on Oregon businesses

Manufacturers of packaging, paper products and food service-ware may have to help pay for recycling programs in Oregon. Senate Bill 582, known as the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, secured a majority vote in the Joint Committee on Ways and Means Friday (June 18, 2021) morning. The bill relies on producers to cover the costs for an improved recycling…

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