Environmental Packaging Legislation Makes Its Way To Congress U.S. Congressman Randy Weber, R-Texas, recently intro- duced the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act of 2025 to establish the first voluntary federal standard for environmental claims on packaging and put an end to misleading “green” labels that confuse consumers and un- dermine real recycling efforts. “Across the country, a patchwork of state regulations has resulted in unverified claims like ‘recyclable,’ ‘com- postable,’ and ‘reusable’ to appear on packaging, often without any connection to real-world recycling or com- posting systems,” Weber’s office said in a statement. “This confusion has made it harder for consumers to know what can actually be recycled and has weakened legitimate en- vironmental initiatives.” The PACK Act aims to address this problem by pro- moting science-backed, industry-driven standards for environmental labeling. Under the legislation, companies may only make environmental claims if those claims are scientifically verified and recognized by existing recycling or composting programs. “Americans want to do the right thing, but misleading labels make that harder,” Weber said. “The PACK Act cuts through that confusion. It’s pro-environment, pro-business, and rooted in common sense, all while holding companies accountable and giving consumers clear, honest informa- tion they can trust.” “AMERIPEN applauds Rep. Randy Weber for introduc- ing the Packaging and Claims Knowledge (PACK) Act and supports the PACK Act’s creation of a federal framework for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for con- sumer packaging under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),” said Lynn Dyer, President of AMERIPEN. “This new framework will address concerns with the patchwork of state regulations and its negative effect on interstate com- merce and consumer awareness regarding management of consumer packaging. AMERIPEN will continue to sup- port Congressman Weber as he moves this critical legisla- tion through the House of Representatives.” “The Plastics Industry Association thanks Congressman Weber for introducing the PACK Act,” said Matt Seaholm, PLASTICS President and CEO. “Plastic packaging is es- sential to modern life—protecting products, keeping food fresh, and ensuring medical supplies arrive safely—yet companies and consumers are currently navigating a com- plex landscape of rules around recyclable, compostable, and reusable packaging claims. This growing patchwork not only creates regulatory uncertainty but also has the potential to increase costs and contribute to broader af- fordability concerns. “As an industry that employs more than one million Americans, we appreciate Congressman Weber’s leader- ship on this important issue that strengthens U.S. manufac- turing and consumer confidence.”
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