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(Washington, DC) – Serving as the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) today testified before the New Jersey Senate Environment and Energy Committee in support of proposed legislation that expands the use of recycled plastics.
ISRI Plastics Division Chair Sunil Bagaria offered support of the intent of the bill, as it is imperative that all plastics be handled responsibly at end of life, and using recycled plastic as a feedstock to manufacture new products is an environmentally responsible activity that also strengthens the economy by creating jobs and investment opportunities. However, Bagaria expressed concern with certain aspects of the proposed legislation, requesting clarification of certain draft amendments that were circulated prior to the hearing.
Excerpts from the testimony as submitted (full written testimony available here):
… This testimony is in response to S2515, establishing recycled content requirements for plastic containers, glass containers, paper carryout bags, reusable plastic carryout bags, and plastic trash bags, and prohibiting the sale of polystyrene loose fill packaging. ReMA supports legislation that expands the use of recycled plastics, and fully supports the intent behind S2515. It is imperative that all plastics be handled responsibly at end of life, and using recycled plastic as a feedstock to manufacture new products is an environmentally responsible activity that also strengthens the economy by creating jobs and investment opportunities.
However, there are some aspects of the proposed legislation, and the draft amendments that were circulated prior to this hearing, that present some concern for which I ask the sponsor and this committee to consider in order to ensure that the legislation's intent is fully realized.
… If the points outlined above are addressed, I am confident that S2515 will help spur the demand for recycled plastics, keep and increase jobs, wages and overall economic impact in New Jersey …
… I commend Chairman Smith and the Senate Environment and Energy Committee for taking a bold stance on the necessity to increase the use of recycled plastics, paper, and glass over virgin materials, and hope that the passage of S2515 will help lead to a more sustainable, environmentally responsible future. …
*Photo attached featuring Sunil Bagaria and NJ Senate Environment & Energy Committee Chairman Bob Smith.