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We can protect Washington from plastic waste

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Washington families shouldn’t have to worry about pollution created by plastics manufacturers harming our health. But right now, because manufacturers of plastic packaging aren’t required to design their products to be recyclable, their plastic waste is even inside our bodies.

That’s why we’re supporting the Recycling Reform Act (SB 5284), which would modernize our recycling system in Washington. Manufacturers and brands would be required to come together to reduce unnecessary plastic packaging, fund statewide recycling services, and ensure that materials are actually recycled.

Your Washington State Representative will be a key vote on SB 5284. Will you tell them to vote to preserve the natural beauty of Washington?

Send a message to Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas

Dear Reps. Fitzgibbon and Thomas,

Subject: Vote YES on SB 5284 to protect the health of Washingtonians

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I am writing to ask that you please bring the Washington Recycling Reform Act (Senate Bill 5284) to a vote on the House floor, vote against striking amendment number 988, follow the chair on all other amendments and vote yes on the final passage of the bill.

As your constituent, I am extremely frustrated with our broken recycling system. We are drowning in plastic. It's on our lands, waters, and in our bodies. Currently, for consumers, plastic packaging is nearly impossible to avoid. Our state needs to take action to turn off the tap now.

Right now, there is no guarantee that what I put in my recycling bin is actually being recycled. In Washington State, only a portion of the plastic packaging is actually being recycled, the rest ends up in landfills or the environment.

The Recycling Reform Act will require packaging, paper product companies, and brands to fund our recycling system. This will bring consistent and accessible recycling to all state residents. It will reduce packaging and excess waste and create education programs to reduce confusion. It will incentivize companies to develop packaging products that are easier to recycle and limit the creation of ever more plastic.

This bill will overhaul the way our state handles recyclables and will lead to a major reduction in litter, marine debris, and landfill waste.

California, Oregon, British Columbia, Maine, and Minnesota all have producer responsibility policies in place, and we must join them. Please vote yes for SB 5284

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