Senator Campbell presents the TN Waste to Jobs Act to the Government Operations Committee in 2025 скачать в хорошем качестве

Senator Campbell presents the TN Waste to Jobs Act to the Government Operations Committee in 2025

Last session, Senator Heidi Campbell presented the Tennessee Waste To Jobs Act to the Senate Government Operations Committee. Here are some key takeaways: The Tennessee Waste to Jobs Act (tnwastetojobs.com) is more than just an environmental bill—it’s an economic powerhouse. By shifting the responsibility of packaging waste back to producers (Extended Producer Responsibility), we can unlock millions in revenue and create thousands of local jobs. Let’s stop burying our resources and start building a circular economy that works for all Tennesseans. Key Highlights: -Economic Growth: Poised to generate $300 million for recycling infrastructure and create 7,700 new jobs [08:29]. -Solving the Landfill Crisis: Addressing the urgent need to divert waste as Tennessee’s landfills reach capacity [06:50]. -Feeding Local Industry: Providing essential recycled materials to Tennessee manufacturers, like aluminum and glass for tile production [04:28]. -Corporate Responsibility: Large producers fund the system through Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs), taking the burden off taxpayers [02:23]. Learn more at www.tnwastetojobs.com