How the New York Plastics Recycling Bill Could Shape the Future of Package Design

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New York State is on the cusp of a packaging revolution with the introduction of the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. Although the bill has not yet passed, its potential impact on plastic packaging management is profound. This ambitious legislation aims to transform plastic packaging management by imposing stringent recycling mandates and establishing extended producer responsibility (EPR). 

For packaging designers and brands alike, the bill represents both a challenge and an opportunity to spearhead innovation in sustainable packaging.