Washington State Department of Ecology Hands Out Over $400,000 in Fines to Plastic Producers

Last week, the Washington State Department of Ecology announced fines for 35 plastic producers for failing to use enough recycled plastic.

The combined fine equals over $400,000, ranging from $39 to $67,196 per company. The law states that companies must use between 10% and 15% recycled material.

“Most producers see the value in using recycled content in their products,” said Peter Lyon, Ecology’s solid waste program manager.

“We need to continue working together to improve our recycling system and reduce the pollution and contamination that come from producing new plastic.”

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