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HI HB179
Bill
Status
1/19/2023
Primary Sponsor
Nicole Lowen
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AI Summary
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Requires deposit beverage distributors selling containers in Hawaii to meet minimum postconsumer recycled content or non-petroleum materials content requirements as an alternative compliance option
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Establishes escalating content requirements: 15% by December 31, 2028; 25% by December 31, 2033; and 50% by January 1, 2035 (measured by weight or alternative metric determined by department)
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Defines non-petroleum materials as materials from non-petroleum feedstocks including agricultural residues, yard waste, wood waste, nonrecyclable paper, cardboard, and cotton waste that meet ASTM D 6866 standards
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Excludes plastic caps, lids, and labeling from content requirements; requires non-petroleum materials used to be fully recyclable and compatible with existing PET recycling infrastructure
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Authorizes the Department of Health to adopt rules regarding content percentage adjustments, distributor reporting requirements, qualified non-petroleum plastics, penalties or fees, and other implementation matters
Legislative Description
Relating To Deposit Beverage Container Materials.
DOH
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Kapela excused (1).
2/13/2023