photo: Joseph Kwasnik

NH NETWORK

for Environment, Energy & Climate

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Skip the Stuff

Container Deposit

PFAS in Products

EPR for Packaging

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Plastics Working Group, NH Network

celebrating three years of accomplishments

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NH House Bills PWG Is Tracking

HB 1207 Relative to single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories

PRIME SPONSOR: Rep. Tony Caplan - Merrimack (8)

HB 1636 Relative to creating the NH container deposit, refund, recycle, reuse system

PRIME SPONSOR: Rep. Sherry Dutzy - Hillsborough

HB 1649 Relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS

PRIME SPONSOR: Rep. Karen Ebel - Merrimack (7)

HB 1630 Relative to extended producer responsibility

PRIME SPONSOR: Rep. Lucius Parshall - Cheshire (8)

HB 1207 Relative to single-use disposable plastic foodware accessories

The Gist

• Prohibit self-serve disposable plastic foodware accessory dispensers or offering disposable plastic foodware accessories to any customer except upon request. $100/day fine for non-compliance.

Online Testimony 93 support 9 oppose

Committee Hearing Outcome

• Interim Study

What’s Next:

• Recruit more restaurants to support the bill next session
• Join Surfrider NH to learn more
• Support your local restaurant’s transition

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HB 1636 Relative to creating the NH container deposit, refund, recycle, reuse system

The Gist

• Transfers responsibility for redeeming bottles and cans to producers, promises trash reduction, increased recycling

Online Testimony 128 support 198 oppose

Committee Hearing Outcome

• Interim Study

What’s Next

• Build coalition of stakeholders, recruit retail supporters, include industry reps

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HB 1649 Relative to prohibiting certain products with intentionally added PFAS

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The Gist

• Prohibits PFAS in carpets or rugs, cosmetics, fabric treatments, feminine hygiene products, fluorine-treated containers, food packaging and containers, juvenile products, dental floss, personal protective equipment, and upholstered furniture

Online Testimony: 174 support 5 oppose

Committee Hearing Outcome

• Ought to Pass

What’s Next

• House Vote
• Constituents reach out to reps to educate & request support

HB 1630 Relative to extended producer responsibility for packaging

The Gist

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• Prohibits certain toxic substances in packaging, producers required to pay fees to fund the local government reimbursements for recycling costs and educational initiatives; needs assessment to evaluate packaging & recycling effectiveness

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Online Testimony 119 Support 10 Oppose

Committee Hearing Outcome

• Inexpedient to Legislate

What’s Next

• Possible Ad Hoc Study Committee

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