Will This NY Plastic Bill Raise Your Grocery Prices?
Episode 470 of the New York NOW podcast, hosted by WMHT Educational Telecommunications, titled "Will This NY Plastic Bill Raise Your Grocery Prices?" was published on March 6, 2026 and runs 26 minutes.
March 6, 2026 ·26m · New York NOW
Summary
For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it. SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state. EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org
Episode Description
For years, environmental advocates and lawmakers have been pushing for a measure that would aim to reduce plastic waste in the state called the packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure act. We dive into the latest updates with the bill and the support around it. SUNY Chancellor John B. King joins us to discuss higher education state funding. The SUNY Board of Trustees estimates about $10 billion over the next five years is needed to address critical maintenance needs for campuses across the state.
EXPLORE MORE: nynow.org
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