Assembly approves certification requirement for recycled‑plastic content in beverage containers
SB 633 would require third‑party verification that recycled content in beverage containers is actually recycled and require reporting to CalRecycle; the Assembly approved the bill after amendments clarified certification and compliance responsibilities.
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Assemblymember Pellerin presented SB 633 on the Assembly floor as a measure to require third‑party verification of recycled plastic content and public reporting to CalRecycle. Lawmakers said there is currently no verification process for claims about recycled plastic quantities and that stronger third‑party certification would "regain trust in the recycling system."
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