The Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (S1464/A1749) is a bill that phases out the largest source of plastic pollution: non-recyclable single-use packaging. It also bans toxic chemicals from packaging, makes big companies pay to clean up their trash, mandates equity in recycling access, protects environmental justice communities, and promotes green jobs.

The bill passed the state senate on May 28, 2025, but for the second year in a row did not come to a vote in the assembly despite having a majority of support. This was due to an intense pressure campaign by industry to sow doubt and misinformation about the bill. The good news: because the bill made it to third reading, assembly rules will allow it to go straight to the assembly floor for a vote when the legislature reconvenes.

Over the last several years, the grassroots have run a fantastic campaign, with hundreds of people and organizations engaged in the effort across the state. We need to send a clear message to the Assembly: we're not going away. We WILL pass the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act.

Join us for a day of grassroots organizing and strategy for how we can use the rest of 2025 to make sure PRRIA goes for a vote in January when the legislature reconvenes.

• Lunch will be catered
• Free transportation from NYC, Westchester (Tarrytown), New Paltz, and Kingston - additional transportation stipends are available for participants from environmental justice communities
• Rally & photo opportunity in West Capital Park
• Strategy for base building in districts where the bill lacks legislative support
• Environmental justice panel with community members living near incinerators and landfills in New York
• Skills training and strategy for-on-the-ground organizing
• Countering industry misinformation

Bus information for downstate residents

Generous supporters allow us to provide transportation to and from New York City, Westchester, and Kingston! If you would like to RSVP for the free bus, please select your pickup location on the form. Pickup and drop off locations:

• The Tick Tock Diner at W 34th Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan at 7am.
• The Tappan Zee Bridge Public Parking Lot, 333 S. Broadway, Tarrytown, NY 10591
• The NY State Thruway Park n' Ride, New Paltz, NY 12561
• The NY State Thruway Park n' Ride, Kingston, NY 12401

Seats are limited, please RSVP using the form! Deadline to RSVP is August 28.

Carpooling is-self-organized. Click here to view carpool options, start, or join a pool.