Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:09:26Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 3127 Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Environmental Protection. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3127

Bill 118 s 3127, also known as the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the growing issue of plastic pollution in the country. The bill is designed to reduce the production and use of single-use plastics, increase recycling rates, and hold plastic producers accountable for the waste they create.

Key provisions of the bill include:

1. Extended Producer Responsibility: The bill would require plastic producers to take responsibility for the entire lifecycle of their products, including collection, recycling, and disposal. This would incentivize producers to create more sustainable packaging and reduce the amount of plastic waste entering the environment. 2. Ban on Single-Use Plastics: The bill would ban certain single-use plastic products, such as plastic bags, straws, and utensils, in an effort to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated by consumers. 3. Recycling Infrastructure: The bill would invest in improving recycling infrastructure across the country, making it easier for consumers to recycle their plastic waste and reducing the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills or the ocean. 4. Plastic Pollution Reduction Targets: The bill would set targets for reducing plastic pollution in the environment, including reducing the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean and increasing recycling rates. Overall, the Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023 aims to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution in the US by holding plastic producers accountable, banning certain single-use plastics, investing in recycling infrastructure, and setting targets for reducing plastic waste.

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Current Status of Bill S 3127

Bill S 3127 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 25, 2023. Bill S 3127 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 25, 2023. Bill S 3127's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works. as of October 25, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3127

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Environmental Protection

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3127

Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act of 2023Protecting Communities from Plastics ActA bill to amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to reduce the production and use of certain single-use plastic products and packaging, to improve the responsibility of producers in the design, collection, reuse, recycling, and disposal of consumer products and packaging, to prevent pollution from consumer products and packaging from entering into animal and human food chains and waterways, and for other purposes.

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