17 states sue California to block stringent plastics packaging recycling law
A coalition of 17 states and a wholesale trade group filed a federal lawsuit Monday seeking to stop California from enforcing a law that would require companies to phase out single-use plastics and ensure all packaging is recyclable or compostable. The plaintiffs argue the regulations amount to burdensome mandates that would drive up consumer prices on everyday necessities. Nebraska’s attorney general, who led the coalition, contends the rules would extend California’s regulatory reach across the entire country.
Sources: WCJB TV20