WSRA Fall Policy Forum December 2018 Compostable Labeling Bill Capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things Biodegradable does not mean anything to a composter ID: 763726
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WSRA Fall Policy Forum December 2018 Compostable Labeling Bill
Capable of being broken down especially into innocuous products by the action of living things. Biodegradable does not mean anything to a composter. But consumers may confuse these terms. Biodegradable – Marine degradable , compostable, etc. TERMINOLOGY
Biodegradable Biodegradable Heavyweight Black Plastic Spoon
On the Shelves/Online Shopping
Bill Specifics Environmental marketing claims Recognized standards to proveCompost facility decides on acceptancePackaging and plastic productsFood packaging and food servicewareAdditives, windows, Plastic filmsReadily and easily identifiableComply with FTC
Bill Specifics Proof when requested supplied within 90 days Enforcement1st violation - Civil penalty of $2,0002nd violation – up to $5,0003rd violation – up to $10,000Violation deemed to occur upon the sale of non-compliant productUnique by item number