A new survey of bipartisan voters in Colorado, Florida, Maine, and Washington shows strong support from a broad base of constituents. Participants indicated that they were in favor of reducing plastic pollution, improving recycling rates, and holding manufacturers more accountable for the packaging and end-of-life of their products, according to Break Free From Plastic, a nonprofit organization.
Nearly 3-in-4 surveyed (73%) expressed support for legislation that improved recycling. Of those, 62% would be more inclined to support a proposal if it also required manufacturers to take responsibility for packaging (you can read more about EPRs here).
“These findings are completely consistent with the multitude of other public opinion polls that have all shown the same thing: the public is sick and tired of plastic pollution, and they want manufacturers to take responsibility for recycling the items that they make,” said Nick Lapis, director of advocacy at Californians Against Waste, in a press release. “It’s time for policymakers and brands to get serious about reversing the out-of-control growth of wasteful packaging and disposable items.”
