Pending

• Law or Bill

  California AB 2253 (recycled content claims)

  California, USA | On the Governor’s desk; decision due by 30 September 2026

  Would require any product claiming recycled content to back the claim with documented, certified recycled content from 2030. Opposed by Bill Shireman, author of California’s bottle bill, in a featured viewpoint.

  Policy and advocacy
• Law or Bill

  Pending state packaging EPR bills (New Jersey, Illinois and others)

  Several US states | Pending

  New Jersey is seen as the most likely next state; bills were also filed in Illinois, New Hampshire, Wisconsin and Michigan. New York’s bill failed again in June 2026 and Massachusetts’ lapsed in July 2026.

  Policy and advocacy