Phasing out Plastic Bags at Check Stands
SB 1053 (Blakespear & Bauer-Kahan) would amend current law to no longer allow specific stores to provide ‘thicker’ plastic bags at check stands as a ‘reusable’ bag.
Simplifying Expiration Dates
AB 660 (Irwin) would require food manufacturers to use uniform terminology when labeling their products with "safety" or "quality" dates, and bans the use of consumer-facing "sell-by" dates.
Reducing Toxics in Packaging
AB 2761 (Hart) would prohibit toxic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and PFAS in plastic packaging which harm human health.
Reusable Cups for Dine-In
SB 1167 (Blakespear) would have required large chain restaurants to serve beverages in reusable cups for dine-in customers.
Regulating Expiration Dates
AB 2577 (Irwin) would have directed CalRecycle to regulate expiration date labels under SB 1383.