Two Democrats introduced a bicameral recycling labeling bill, a more progressive response to industry-backed legislation.
The Truth in Labeling Act, led by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.), would create standards around which products can use the “chasing arrows” symbol and other logos to indicate if a product is recyclable or compostable.
“Clear, consistent labeling helps consumers make informed choices while reducing contamination that makes recycling more expensive and less effective,” Correa said in a statement. “This bill brings common-sense standards to product labeling, strengthens our recycling system, and gives Americans the information they need to do their part in reducing waste and protecting our environment.”
House Republicans have been pushing to get two similar bills across the finish line: the Recycled Materials Attribution Act, H.R. 7502, sponsored by Rep. Nick Langworthy (R-N.Y.), and the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act, H.R. 6832, sponsored by Rep. Randy Weber (R-Texas).
