The Washington Department of Ecology is seeking public comment regarding its proposed changes to the state’s 2021 plastics law.
The law reduces new single-use plastic production and requires a minimum amount of post-consumer recycled content to be included in garbage bags and bottles.
Updates to the state requirements would steer the agency’s management and procedures related to recycled materials content, as well as how to calculate plastic producer fees.
Comments must be submitted by July 1, which can be submitted through Ecology’s website or via mail to Ecology’s Solid Waste Management Program, P.O. Box 47600, Olympia, WA 98504. The agency will host online public hearings on June 8 and 15 for those who want to learn more about the proposed changes and provide testimony.