Misery for California shoppers as grocery bills expected to rise due to new law

California is implementing Senate Bill 54, a new recycling measure requiring manufacturers to assume financial responsibility for packaging waste. The law aims to reduce landfill waste by promoting reusable, recyclable, or compostable packaging, which could increase grocery costs for consumers by an estimated $57 to $190 annually. The dairy industry predicts significant impacts due to packaging requirements, and the law faces legal challenges from states and environmental groups.

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