Illinois Compiled Statutes 415 ILCS 20/6a – The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity …
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The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity shall:
(1) Work with nationally based consumer groups and
trade associations to support the development of nationally recognized logos which may be used to indicate whether a container and any other consumer products which are claimed to be recyclable by a product manufacturer are recyclable, compostable, or biodegradable.
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(2) Work with nationally based consumer groups and
trade associations to develop nationally recognized criteria for determining under what conditions the logos may be used.
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(3) Develop and conduct a public education and
awareness campaign to encourage the public to look for and buy products in containers which are recyclable or made of recycled materials.
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(4) Develop and prepare educational materials
describing the benefits and methods of recycling for distribution to elementary schools in Illinois.
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