Florida bill to improve state recycling rate

A bill to improve the Sunshine State’s recycling rate is advancing through the Legislature Senate Bill 506 would require the Department of Environmental Protection to present a comprehensive waste reduction and recycling plan statewide. Florida’s recycling rate sits at 50 percent, below a 2020 goal of 75 percent. State Senator Linda Stewart of Orlando proposed the bill . She says it will help reduce the amount of waste going to landfill by implementing strategies to increase recycling and reuse for everyone. the apartments. You can’t ignore any part of where we live, whether it’s an apartment, a condominium, or your home,” Stewart said. The bill was passed unanimously by a second committee this week. He has a companion in the Chamber. It still has a few hurdles to clear, but it could become law next year. Top Headlines: Tuesday morning, 24 Florida stores close Family catches great white shark on Florida fishing trip Massive sargassum algae bloom threatens Central Florida beaches

A bill to improve the Sunshine State’s recycling rate is moving through the Legislature.

Senate Bill 506 would require the Department of Environmental Protection to come up with a comprehensive statewide waste reduction and recycling plan.

Florida’s recycling rate sits at 50%, below the 2020 goal of 75%.

State Senator Linda Stewart of Orlando proposed the bill.

She says it will help reduce the amount of waste sent to landfills by implementing strategies to increase recycling and reuse for everyone.

“I think when this recycling study is completed, you will see that part of this study will include the treatment of apartments and will require recycling in apartments. You cannot ignore any part of where we live, that it’s an apartment, a condominium or your house,” Stewart said.

The bill was passed unanimously by a second committee this week.

He has a companion in the house.

It still has a few hurdles to clear, but it could become law next year.

Main titles:

Source