I look forward to our witnesses advising us on a path forward because, knowing the environmental and climate impacts of plastic waste, as well as the newfound economic pressures on local governments' recycling programs, now is the time for us to come together and embrace some of these common-sense solutions for our nation's waste issues.
Paul Tonko: “I look forward to our witnesses advising us on a path forward because, knowing the environmental and climate impacts of…”
On the recordMarch 3, 2020
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Tonko emphasizes the need for collaborative solutions to address plastic waste and recycling challenges.
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