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US Federal Legislation

1. Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (BFFPPA)
 • Status: Reintroduced in Congress in 2023.
• Key Provisions:
 • Phases out certain single-use plastics, such as plastic bags, polystyrene food containers, and plastic straws.
• Implements a nationwide bottle deposit program.
• Requires producers to take responsibility for waste and the lifecycle of their products.
• Places a moratorium on new plastic production facilities.
• Aims to improve recycling and reduce plastic pollution.
 2. Save Our Seas 2.0 Act
 • Status: Passed in 2020, with ongoing implementation.
• Key Provisions:
 • Focuses on improving domestic infrastructure to reduce plastic waste.
• Encourages research and development of new technologies for plastic waste management.
• Strengthens the United States’ response to marine debris and plastic pollution.
 3. Other Proposed Bills
 • Various bills and amendments are regularly introduced, targeting specific single-use plastic items (e.g., plastic straws, bags) or aiming to enhance recycling efforts and reduce plastic production.
US State Legislation

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1. California:
 • SB 54 (Plastic Pollution Producer Responsibility Act):
 • Sets aggressive targets for reducing plastic packaging waste.
• Requires producers to ensure packaging is recyclable, compostable, or reusable by 2032.
 • Plastic Bag Ban:
 • Bans single-use plastic bags at large retail stores and imposes a fee on reusable bags.
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2. New York:
 • Plastic Bag Ban:
 • Prohibits most single-use plastic bags and imposes a fee on paper bags.
 • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Programs:
 • Considering legislation to require producers to manage the lifecycle of packaging materials.
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3. Oregon:
 • Plastic Straw Restrictions:
 • Limits plastic straws to customer request only.
 • Single-Use Utensils:
 • Limits the availability of single-use utensils unless requested by customers.
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4. Hawaii:
 • Statewide Bans:
 • Effective ban on single-use plastic bags at the county level.
• Restrictions on polystyrene foam food containers.
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5. Maine:
 • First Statewide EPR Law:
 • Requires packaging producers to pay for recycling and waste management.
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6. Washington:
 • Single-Use Foodware Restrictions:
 • Bans certain single-use foodware items unless requested by the customer.
 • Plastic Bag Ban:
 • Prohibits single-use plastic carryout bags and imposes a fee on reusable options.