MA H911

Prohibits deceptive or misleading claims about recyclability or compostability on containers and packaging sold in Massachusetts, effective 1 year after enactment

Defines recyclability standards requiring materials be collected by programs serving at least 60% of the state's population, properly sorted, and free of PFAS or chemicals that impede recycling

Requires compostable products to meet ASTM, ISO, or EN certification standards and display third-party verified labels with green, beige, or brown coloring to distinguish them from non-compostable items

Bans the use of chasing arrows symbols on compostable packaging and prohibits terms like "biodegradable," "degradable," or "oxo-degradable" on plastic products

Establishes escalating civil penalties after an initial written warning: up to $10,000 for second violations, $20,000 for third, and $40,000 for fourth violations, with each day counted as a separate violation