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County committee backs state packaging‑reduction bill after split vote
Summary
Tompkins County Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality Committee voted 3–1 to endorse state legislation on extended producer responsibility for packaging after public comment and a robust debate about costs and implementation.
The Tompkins County Planning, Energy and Environmental Quality (PEAK) Committee voted 3–1 to approve a resolution urging the New York State Legislature to enact the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.
The committee adopted the resolution after public comment supporting the measure and a lengthy discussion on its likely costs and implementation. Brian, a member of the public, addressed the committee before the vote and said, “I wish to speak in support of the resolution requesting the New York State Legislature to enact the packaging reduction bill.”
Extended producer responsibility (EPR) would…
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