California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states moves to sue

Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect. The law, which was signed by Governor Gavin Newsom in 2022 but only took hold in May, requires plastic and packaging companies to use less single-use plastic, and ensur...

By Katharine Gammon in Los Angeles