19 Sep 2019 --- Marking a first for the US, California has passed a proposal to legally enforce a minimum-amount standard of recycled materials in plastic bottles. The final version of Assembly Bill 792 requires containers in the state’s deposit program to reach 50 percent recycled content by 2030. As recycling rates in the US still hover around 30 percent, this bill demonstrates key environmental leadership that will help reduce litter and boost demand for used plastic materials.
