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Legislation & Policy
There is A LOT going on in this space, and we know it can be confusing and frustrating to try to sort it all out. Our green geeks are committed to understanding the legislative landscape and how it affects our products, customers, consumers, and composters.
Let's start with some basic definitions:
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Infrastructure:
the basic physical and organizational structure and facilities needed for the operation of a society or enterprise
Comprised of:
- Collection / Hauling
- Processing (commercial, home, on site digester)
- Access to both collection and processing = success
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Legislation:
laws, considered collectively
Considerations:
- State vs. Federal
- Challenges and Opportunities
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Advocacy:
public support for or recommendation of a particular cause or policy
Organizations we work with:
- US Composting Council
- BPI
- Compost Manufacturing Alliance
- FPI
- SPC
- PBPC
- US Composting Infrastructure Coalition
2022 United States Legislative Landscape
Unprecedented legislative activity~290 proposed pieces of legislation relating to Foodservice Packaging in 31 states.
Trends to Watch:
Federal:
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State:
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