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New laws aimed at boosting recycling, reducing plastic waste signed by Hochul

Brian Kavanagh

November 5, 2021

Originally published in Spectrum News NY1

New laws for local waste management plans to strengthen efforts for recycling and composting, as well as curtailing single-use plastic items at public colleges and universities in New York, was signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

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