Waste Dive
17 February 2026
Combined policy options needed to remedy plastic waste in US, Pew report finds
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The adoption of any new policies such as bottle bills, reuse systems, EPR or certain food packaging bans could reduce disposal by 10% to 20% by 2040. Such changes could influence new jobs and investments, Pew said.
Key Takeaways
- • Combined policy options needed to remedy plastic waste in US, Pew report finds.
- • The adoption of any new policies such as bottle bills, reuse systems, EPR or certain food packaging bans could reduce disposal by 10% to 20% by 2040.
- • Such changes could influence new jobs and investments, Pew said.
