Recycling and Reuse of Plastic Waste - Fees, Taxes and Bans in United States

Recycling and Reuse Fees, Taxes and Bans in United States States are continuing to consider strategies to reduce the number of plastic carry-out bags from grocery stores and other retail outlets. Chips & confectionary bags Others 17% Fruit juice lypes of 18% bottles 3%. Cling wrap Bottle caps & Plastic 3% lids Food bags 11% 5% Water/soft drink bottles Waste Garbage bags 3% 5% Packaging PET Straws 6% Supermarket/ retails bags bottles 12% 10% 7% Impact of Plastic Waste 86% Ocean Debris 1,000,000 seabirds & marine mammals die each year States are continuing to consider strategies to reduce the number of plastic carry-out bags from grocery stores and other retail outlets. AK Bans Fees WA MT V ME ND OR MN ID SD WI NY WY MI IA PA NE NV OH IN UT IL CA Co KS w VA MO uKY NC TN AZ OK NM AR SC GA LEGEND MS AL Bans "HI does not have a state ban, but every county has a ban Fees or Taxes Labeling, Recycling or Reuse Programs CA has both a ban and labeling, recycling or reuse programs TX LA FL In August 2014, California became the first state legislature to enact legislation imposing a statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at large retail stores. Governor Jerry Brown signed the bill into law on September 30. The ban will take effect on July 1, 2015.** 10 cents 10 cents minimum charge for recycled paper bags, reusable plastic bags, and compostable bags at certain locations. LE Plastic pollution can adversely affect lands, waterways and oceans. 40% prohibition A de-facto statewide ban exists in Hawaii as all of the most populous counties in the state prohibit non-biodegradable plastic bags at checkout, as well as paper bags containing less than 40 % recycled material. NPI State Legislation are yet to announce new laws in order to protect the environment at the state level. NORTHWEST POLYMERS http://www.nwpoly.com http://iwma.com/programs-events/Impact%20of%20Plastic.html ***http://www.ncsl.org/research/environment-and-natural-resources/plastic-bag-legislation.aspx