Maine LD 1541 (Stewardship Program for Packaging)

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• Law or Bill

  France AGEC anti-waste law

  France | In force since 2020, phased measures

  Sets a path to end single-use plastic packaging by 2040, bans plastic around most fruit and vegetables, and requires microfibre filters in new washing machines.

  Policy and advocacy
• Law or Bill

  Break Free From Plastic Pollution Act (US Congress)

  United States | Introduced, not enacted

  Proposed federal bill for national producer responsibility, a bottle deposit and a pause on new plastic plants. Introduced in several sessions; not enacted.

  Policy and advocacy
• Technology

  Deposit return systems and reverse vending

  Proven at national scale

  A small refundable deposit on drink containers, collected back through machines or shops, routinely returns more than 90 percent of bottles and cans.

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• Organization

  Surfrider Foundation

  San Clemente, California, USA | Founded 1984

  Coastal network whose chapters win local bag and foam bans and certify Ocean Friendly Restaurants that drop single-use plastic.

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