California files lawsuit, reaches $1.8m plastic bag settlement

California Files Lawsuit and Reaches $1.8m Plastic Bag Settlement

California's attorney general has sued three plastic bag manufacturers over allegedly false recycling claims and reached a $1.8 million settlement with four others.

Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that Novolex Holdings LLC, Inteplast Group Corp, and Mettler Packaging LLC face legal action for alleged violations of California's Environmental Marketing Claims Act, the False Advertising Law, and the Unfair Competition Law.

The lawsuit follows a three-year state investigation into whether plastic bag producers falsely marketed their products as recyclable.

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As part of the settlement, four other companies have agreed to halt sales in the state.

Author's summary: California sues plastic bag makers over false recycling claims.

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