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.
The settlement requires four other manufacturers to halt sales in the state.
The agreement is part of California's efforts to address environmental concerns and promote truthful advertising.
Author's summary: California sues plastic bag makers over false recycling claims.