Implement California’s Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act Without Delay
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 54 in 2022 – the nation’s most far-reaching plastic reduction law – pledging to “hold polluters responsible” and “cut plastics at the source.” But now his office is being targeted by industry lobbyists to delay the law’s implementation. SB 54 is poised to deliver a statewide expanded polystyrene foodware ban, a 25% reduction of single-use plastic packaging and foodware, mandated recyclability or compostability, and a $5 billion Plastic Mitigation Fund paid by plastic producers to address plastic pollution in disadvantaged communities. SB 54, the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, will:
- Reduce costs for Californians by charging the industry for the costs of waste management
- Decrease plastic production and pollution
- Invest in reuse and recycling systems across the state
Take Action Now
Call Governor Newsom’s office
Urge the Governor to stay the course, resist industry stall tactics, and ensure CalRecycle finalizes SB 54 regulations this week. Please use the phone number and sample script below to make sure the law stays on track.
It’s empowering to make your voice heard to those who are passing laws! Remember, it is your governor’s job to listen to and represent you. Can you make a quick phone call today in support?
Call
(916) 445-2841
Press 1 for English, then press 6 to speak to a staffer.
Sample Script 1 – End Plastic Pollution
Hi, my name is __, I am calling from [your city]. I’m urging Governor Newsom not to intervene, and to allow CalRecycle to finalize the regulations for SB 54 by March 8th without delay. I’m worried about the impact of plastic pollution on the environment, our communities, and even within our own bodies. The Governor’s leadership on this issue has been critical – please stay the course on tackling plastic pollution!
Sample Script 2 – Reducing Consumer Costs
Hi, my name is __, I am calling from [your city]. I am urging Governor Newsom not to intervene and allow CalRecycle to finalize the regulations for SB 54 by March 8th without delay. I’m worried about rising costs of waste management in my city and know that SB 54 will help reduce waste and costs by holding producers accountable. The Governor’s leadership on this issue has been critical – please stay the course on tackling plastic pollution!
