AB-1274
Energy & Environment

Recycling: beverage containers.

Introduced
CA
2025-2026 Regular Session
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Key Takeaways

  • Establishes intent to promote in-state recycling of plastic beverage containers for local manufacturing.
  • Recognizes the plastic reclaiming industry as essential for reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
  • Aims to create jobs and economic growth through closed-loop recycling systems.

Summary

Assembly Member Gabriel's proposal to boost California's plastic recycling infrastructure focuses on creating a closed-loop system for beverage containers, laying groundwork for future policies that would prioritize in-state reuse of collected materials in manufacturing and packaging operations.

The measure builds upon California's existing Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, which requires refund values for containers and establishes a system of redemption payments between distributors and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. In its findings, the bill notes the role of plastic reclaiming facilities in waste reduction and outlines how a circular materials economy could affect both environmental and economic outcomes.

While this bill serves primarily as a statement of legislative intent rather than establishing specific programs or requirements, it provides context for forthcoming legislation to create detailed mechanisms promoting in-state recycling and reuse of plastic beverage containers. The measure requires a majority vote and involves no direct appropriations or fiscal impacts.

Key Dates

Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

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Jesse GabrielD
Assemblymember
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Introduced By

Jesse Gabriel
Jesse GabrielD
California State Assembly Member
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Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Takeaways

  • Establishes intent to promote in-state recycling of plastic beverage containers for local manufacturing.
  • Recognizes the plastic reclaiming industry as essential for reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
  • Aims to create jobs and economic growth through closed-loop recycling systems.

Get Involved

Act Now!

Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

Introduced By

Jesse Gabriel
Jesse GabrielD
California State Assembly Member

Summary

Assembly Member Gabriel's proposal to boost California's plastic recycling infrastructure focuses on creating a closed-loop system for beverage containers, laying groundwork for future policies that would prioritize in-state reuse of collected materials in manufacturing and packaging operations.

The measure builds upon California's existing Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, which requires refund values for containers and establishes a system of redemption payments between distributors and the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery. In its findings, the bill notes the role of plastic reclaiming facilities in waste reduction and outlines how a circular materials economy could affect both environmental and economic outcomes.

While this bill serves primarily as a statement of legislative intent rather than establishing specific programs or requirements, it provides context for forthcoming legislation to create detailed mechanisms promoting in-state recycling and reuse of plastic beverage containers. The measure requires a majority vote and involves no direct appropriations or fiscal impacts.

10% progression
Bill has been formally introduced and read for the first time in its house of origin (2/21/2025)

Key Dates

Introduced
Assembly Floor
Introduced
Introduced. To print.

Contacts

Profile
Jesse GabrielD
Assemblymember
Bill Author
Not Contacted
Not Contacted
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Jesse GabrielD
Assemblymember
Bill Author