FTC Green Guides (16 CFR Part 260) & CA SB 343 / AB 1305 environmental marketing...

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{ "example": { "as_of": "2026-10-25", "cfr_section": "16 CFR 260.12 (Recyclable Claims)", "claim": "recyclable", "compliant_examples": [ "Recyclable where facilities exist — check locally (for 20%-60% access)", "Bottle is recyclable; pump and sleeve are not recyclable — remove before recycling" ], "deceptive_examples": [ "100% Recyclable (on multi-layer film pouches with <20% curbside acceptance)", "Displaying the chasing-arrows resin code (RIC #1-#7) prominently on the front label as an implied recyclability claim" ], "disclaimer": "Educational reference and automated checklist only; not legal advice.", "state_law_watchouts": [ "California SB 343 restricts use of the chasing-arrows symbol and 'recyclable' claims unless CalRecycle statewide material characterization thresholds are met.", "California AB 1305 requires public website disclosures substantiating carbon offset, carbon neutral, and net-zero claims." ], "substantiation_threshold": ">=60% of consumers/communities have access to curbside or drop-off collection that accepts the specific material/shape/size.", "unqualified_rule": "Unqualified 'Recyclable' is only appropriate when recycling facilities are available to a substantial majority (at least 60%) of consumers or communities whe..." }, "type": "json" }