SIX-PACK RINGS & WRAPS
SENATE COMMITTEE HEARING NOW SCHEDULED
Wednesday, May 15, 2 p.m.
Attend in person or virtually and provide public comments of support.
Or email your Delaware state senator in advance.
Perhaps like us, you did not realize that these were not banned YEARS ago! Delaware code allows plastic six pack rings if they are “photodegradable, biodegradable or recyclable”. But, photodegradable and biodegradable are not defined or certified, AND can take YEARS to happen, all the while being dangerous to the health and life of animals, and becoming contributors of microplastics in our food chain!
Plastic six pack rings are not allowed in curbside bins, and not wanted by companies that take back bags and film such as Trex. So, in reality they are not recyclable, and photodegradable and biodegradable are not acceptable solutions.
Maine and Canada have already banned plastic six pack rings. New York has proposed similar legislation.
Truly recyclable or compostable alternatives already exist and are being used widely.
SB263 would ban the use of plastic rings and wraps to hold beverage multipacks together.
Many thanks to our plastic pollution champions who are leading on this bill Sen. Trey Paradee, Rep. Sophie Phillips Rep. Paul Baumbach.
U.S. House Recycling and Composting Bills need your support!
H.R. 6159 & H.R. 4040
The Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (H.R. 6159) will create a pilot program to increase access to recycling services in underserved areas, and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (H.R. 4040) will improve the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to gather data on our nation’s recycling systems and explore opportunities for implementing a national composting strategy. These two bills have already passed in the U.S. Senate and are now being brought to the House of Representatives.
“Most Americans want to do their part to reduce waste and harmful pollution, yet, roughly two-thirds of recyclable materials still aren’t being recycled, resulting in more and more waste polluting our land, air and oceans. These two bipartisan bills will help address several of the challenges plaguing our nation’s recycling and composting systems — including reliable data collection and improving access to recycling programs. “
– Senator Tom Carper, Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee
Please urge Delaware Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and other United States Representatives to co-sponsor these important bills:
THEY REPRESENT YOU
CONTACT INFO FOR YOUR DELAWARE STATE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES
FOR ACTION AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, CONTACT YOUR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES:
U.S. Senators
Senator Christopher Coons
Contact Via Web Form
Washington Office:
383 Russell Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Phone: (202) 224-5042
Fax: (202) 228-3075
Main District Office:
1105 N. Market St., Ste. 2000
Wilmington, DE 19801-1233
Phone: (302) 573-6345
Fax: (302) 573-6351
Senator Tom Carper
Contact Via Web Form
Washington Office:
513 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510-0801
Phone: (202) 224-2441
Fax: (202) 228-2190
Main District Office:
2215 Federal Bldg., 300 S. New St.
Dover, DE 19904
Phone: (302) 674-3308
Fax: (302) 674-5464
U.S. Congressional Representative
Representative Lisa Blunt Rochester
Contact Via Web Form
Washington Office:
1123 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Phone: (202) 225-4165
Fax: (202) 225-0011
Main District Office:
1105 North Walnut Street, Suite 400
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-830-2330
