Throughout all industries, there has been a gradual shift to become more sustainable. Now it appears this is reaching the packaging industry as well. California recently passed AB 793, which is going to change the way packaging is handled. Signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom, all plastic beverage containers must contain an increased amount of recycled material, also known as post-consumer resin (PCR). Under the law, companies that produce anything from bottled water to soda and sports drinks must use 15% recycled plastic in their bottles by 2022, 25% recycled plastic by the year 2025, and 50% by 2030. Obviously, the goal is to reduce the amount of plastic litter that is filling up our landfills.
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