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New York’s proposed S3998B

Right to Repair
State Legislatures
Would have required manufacturers to make available parts and repair information to owners and independent repair providers in the same manner as they make these resources available to their authorized repair providers presently.

Repair.org

Right to Repair
State Legislatures
Repair.org promotes legislative efforts to enshrine the right to repair in state and federal law. They have published a model state right to repair law.

San Diego Polystyrene and Plastic bans

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
Local Governments
Regulates products made from polystyrene and the distribution of certain single-use straws and utensils.

California Recycling Market Development Act

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
State Legislatures
Reauthorizes a Recycling Sales Tax Exemption; reauthorizes the Recycling Market Development Zone Program; and establishes a “Statewide Commission on Recycling Markets and Curbside Recycling.”

Portland ME bag fee

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
Local Governments
In 2014, Portland passed a 5 cent fee on paper and plastic bags.

Brisbane CA Bag Ban

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
Local Governments
Requires retailers to stop giving out single-use plastic bags and instead only offer recycled-content paper or reusable bags for a minimum charge of 10 cents per bag.

Alameda County Bag Ban

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
Local Governments
Ordinance banning plastic bags and placing a 10 cent price requirement on paper and reusable bags.

California Bag Ban

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
State Legislatures
Most grocery stores, retail stores with a pharmacy, convenience stores, food marts, and liquor stores will no longer be able to provide single-use plastic carryout bags to their customers.

California’s proposed SB 54 (2019)

Local Product Bans, Fees, and Recycling Requirements
State Legislatures
Would require all single-use plastic packaging and products be reduced or recycled by 75 percent by 2030; require all single-use packaging and products be recyclable or compostable on and after 2030; and more.