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Members press for federal EPR, labeling and funding while debating global plastics treaty role
Summary
Members and witnesses discussed pending recycling bills, extended producer responsibility, national labeling standards and the U.S. role at global plastics treaty negotiations; witnesses urged federal engagement, data funding, and consistent rules to spur investment and market demand for recycled content.
Subcommittee members used the hearing to press for federal action on extended producer responsibility (EPR), national labeling standards and grants to modernize recycling systems.
Ranking Member Paul Tonko urged a systemwide approach that includes reduction and reuse as well as recycling and said basic gaps must be addressed before relying on new technologies: “More than 1 quarter of Americans do not have access to recycling, and less than 1 half recycle at home.” He promoted improved data, labeling and access as immediate priorities.
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