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250+ Advocates Rally NY Plastic Packaging Bill, Industry Opposes

5/12/2026

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Over 250 advocates rallied at the New York Capitol for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA).
PRRIA would force companies earning over $5 million to join a nonprofit, pay $10,000 toxic-material fines and $1,000-per-day penalties, and cut single-use plastic packaging by 10% in three years and 30% in twelve years.
An 80-member coalition that includes the NFIB, New York Farm Bureau and American Chemistry Council opposes the legislation.

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Over 250 advocates rallied at the New York Capitol for the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA).
PRRIA would force companies earning over $5 million to join a nonprofit, pay $10,000 toxic-material fines and $1,000-per-day penalties, and cut single-use plastic packaging by 10% in three years and 30% in twelve years.
An 80-member coalition that includes the NFIB, New York Farm Bureau and American Chemistry Council opposes the legislation.