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Oregon Recycling Law Stands | Portland News
Oregon’s bold recycling law, the Plastic Pollution and Recycling Modernization Act, has survived a major legal challenge after a federal court ruled it constitutional. The law, enacted in 2021, forces packaging and food service companies to join producer responsibility organizations that charge fees to fund recycling and enforce state goals. Opponents, including the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, argued it unfairly burdens interstate businesses and grants too much power to private entities without oversight. The court rejected those claims, clearing the way for…
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