AB 891 (Irwin)

OVERVIEW:

AB 891 will establish a non-binding policy goal to support the use of non-petroleum materials in plastic beverage containers.

THE ISSUE:

The plastic manufacturing process is heavily reliant on the oil and natural gas market. This links recyclable plastic to the volatile oil and natural gas market, making the state’s recycling infrastructure subject to financial instability.

Position: Sponsored by Californians Against Waste
Contact: Mark Murray & Liv Butler

STATUS: Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

Current language, analysis, and votes:  AB 891