California’s new packaging laws are changing the economics of plastic

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Brands that sell in California are still scrambling to understand the state’s sweeping new packaging laws that will charge them higher fees for plastic materials.

The Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, or Senate Bill 54, is an extended producer responsibility law meant to cut down on single-use plastic and other materials. It requires brands to pay material-specific fees for their packaging and foodware waste, with higher amounts for non-recyclable materials like single-use plastic.

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