In a joint Senate and Assembly hearing Tuesday some advocates stress reducing the state’s packaging materials can move New York closer towards it’s climate goals.
The New York State assembly is currently considering a bill that would ban five food additives linked to cancer , chronic disease and mood disorders. The law could come into force in 2027.
Producing new plastic by advanced recycling of post-use plastic (PUP), instead of fossil-based production, can reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and increase the U.S. recycling rate.
A recent study reveals that advanced plastic recycling can substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions, highlighting the potential of the pyrolysis method to revolutionize the plastics sector and promote sustainability.