California's plastic law draws lawsuits over loopholes and costs
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Environmental groups warn that California’s new single-use plastic regulations create loopholes and permit “chemical recycling” that could generate hazardous waste, undermining SB 54’s goal of producer responsibility by 2032; packaging industry voices fear high costs and legal challenges, reflecting similar battles seen in other states.
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