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New laws aimed at boosting recycling, reducing plastic waste signed by Hochul
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Spectrum News NY1
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New laws for local waste management plans to strengthen efforts for recycling and composting, as well as curtailing single-use plastic items at public colleges and universities in New York, was signed into law on Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul.