Senator Lovelett discusses the Recycling Reform Act
Senator Liz Lovelett (D, Anacortes) joined the Walla Walla Central Committee meeting on April 8.
Senator Lovelett, is a co-sponsor of the Recycling Reform Act (SHSB 1150 and SSSB 5284). She discussed this important pending legislation that will, if enacted, establish a program where producers of packaging and paper products are required to:
Reduce unnecessary packaging.
Fund statewide recycling services.
Ensure that materials placed in recycling bins are effectively recycled.
It also provides for:
Universal recycling access
Standardized recycling guidelines
Incentives for packaging
Infrastructure investment and jobs creation