COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is considering whether to sign into law a bill that would make it easier for businesses that recycle plastic by melting it to open in the state.
The bill passed both chambers of the General Assembly on Thursday after a group of House and Senate lawmakers worked out a compromise.
Supporters said recycling plastic this way is a safe business and good for the environment because it reduces trash in landfills.
Opponents of the bill said recycling plastic in this way is an unproven industry and enough steps were not taken to make sure businesses have to clean up if melting plastic causes pollution.