California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, also known as the Senate Bill 54 (SB 54), has drawn criticism from businesses who oppose rising financial burdens, and environmental advocates who argue the packaging bill does not go far enough. SB 54, often referred to as the “toughest” US legislation of its kind, continues to face implementation hurdles and criticism for insufficiently reducing plastic production. We speak with the California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) and national organizations Plastic Pollution Coalition and The Last Plastic Straw to explore the latest developments surrounding SB 54.
