Product Stewardship Commission votes to send mattress EPR recommendation to legislature

The Massachusetts Product Stewardship Commission voted to send its mattress Extended Producer Responsibility recommendation to the state Legislature, approving transmission of the commission’s recommendation during the meeting after discussion and a recorded vote. The motion passed with seven ayes, one no and one abstention. John Bealing, chair, presided over the hybrid meeting where commissioners debated whether the draft recommendation provided sufficient detail on cost allocation and implementation for municipalities. Why it matters: Commission recommendations inform legislative work and can shape whether bills move forward, how they are drafted, and what implementation questions (curbside…