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Environmental Policy
Senate Bill 54 and Assembly Bill 1080
California Circular Economy and Plastic Pollution Reducation Act
The Problem
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We produce 300 million tons of plastic per year
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Plastic production will increase by 40% in the next 10 years
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50% of plastic produced is for single use purposes
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8 million tons of plastic are thrown into the ocean per year
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Less than 9% of plastic is recycled
Bill Overview
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SB 54 and AB 1080 would reduce California's plastic usage by getting rid of single use, non-recyclable plastic and pushing companies to create eco-friendly packaging
Source: The Story of Stuff Project
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