Assorted Laws and Data
NEW: 2021 CARRYOUT BAG PRICE SHEET
New York City Council Bills
NYC Int No. 1527- 2019 (Lander, NYC Council Paper Bag Fee)
NYC Int No. 1407-2019 (Espinal, single-use plastics)
NYC Int. No 1416-2019 (Levin, beverage containers)
NYC Int. No 0846-2018 (Kallos, water bottles)
NYC Int. No 0936-2018 (Espinal, straws)
NYC Pre-Int. No. T2019-4300 (Van Bramer, utensils)
Other Plastic Bag Resources
Ocean State Job Lot Letter, dated 2/15/2018
Coastal Clean-Up Data, 2014-2017
The Board of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority, dated 2/2016
Westport, Connecticut Retail Checkout Bag Surveys Report & Data Summary, conducted 2010
New York State Bag Waste Reduction Act, section H of 2019 state budget
Other PlasticS Resources
Outline of Legislation to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution Crisis (Sen. Udall and Rep. Lowenthal), 2019
Letter of Support Regarding Outline of Legislation to Tackle Plastic Waste Pollution Crisis (Sen. Udall and Rep. Lowenthal), 2019
Reducing Litter and Achieving Zero Waste by Charging for Take-Out Cups (Clean Water Action/Clean Water Fund), 2016
Why We Don’t Want Compostable Packaging and Serviceware (Oregon Composters), 2019
Expanded Polystyrene Laws and Lawsuits
Bill No. 1135-2013 Outline & FAQ (as introduced), bill introduced 8/22/2013
Coalition Support Letter for Bill No. 1135-2013, dated 8/19/2013