Vermont packaging and PFAS laws

What it would do: Prohibits any person from using or selling pesticides containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in Vermont, and prohibits the use and sale of pesticide packaging containing PFAS.

What it would do: Prohibits chemical conversion of plastic in Vermont. Beginning January 1, 2029, prohibits selling personal care products and designated cleaning products containing plastic microbeads. Beginning January 1, 2030 and 2035, prohibits manufacturing or selling medical solution containers and medical tubing made with intentionally added DEHP.

What it would do: Prohibits any person from discharging leachate from a landfill or solid waste management facility into waters within the Lake Memphremagog watershed, whether treated or untreated, including transfers to wastewater treatment facilities for discharge.

What it would do: Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to conduct a needs assessment of packaging material management in Vermont by January 15, 2027, and prohibits the use or operation of chemical conversion technologies for plastic in the State.

What it would do: Requires wholesale or retail food sellers to use non-plastic, compostable price look-up stickers on produce, effective July 1, 2028. Compostable stickers must be made of natural fiber or meet industrial compost standards and use food-grade adhesive.

What it would do: Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to submit a proposed regional long-term septage, sludge, and biosolids management plan to the General Assembly by January 15, 2025, addressing regional facilities, cost-sharing, PFAS management, and service charges, with public comment required.

What it would do: Prohibits the sale, offer for sale, or distribution of glitter containing intentionally added synthetic polymer microparticles in Vermont beginning January 1, 2028, with an exception for biodegradable, soluble, or natural glitter without synthetic polymer microparticles.

What it would do: Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to establish drinking water standards by July 1, 2026 setting a maximum contaminant level of zero parts per trillion for six specific PFAS compounds and not more than 20 parts per trillion for other testable PFAS.

What it would do: Prohibits land application and sale of biosolids, sewage sludge, or similar liquid wastes if PFAS are detected through required testing. Prohibits landfill disposal of such materials if PFAS levels exceed State hazardous waste standards.

What it would do: Requires the Secretary of Natural Resources to assess the feasibility of siting an expanded polystyrene foam densifier in Vermont and submit a report by January 15, 2026 including recommendations on siting location, costs, landfill bans, and public access.

What it would do: Requires written notice to purchasers when firefighting personal protective equipment or station wear contains PFAS, effective July 1, 2026. Prohibits sale and distribution of such equipment and station wear containing intentionally added PFAS in Vermont effective July 1, 2028.

What it would do: Expands Vermont's beverage container redemption system to include cider, hard kombucha, noncarbonated water, and noncarbonated soft drinks, and increases the deposit from 5 cents to 10 cents per container, effective January 1, 2026.