PHOENIX (KVOA) - Attorney General Kris Mayes has announced a settlement with Reynolds Consumer Products over misleading claims about its Hefty brand "Recycling" bags.
"Companies should not be able to exploit Arizonans' well-meaning desire to protect the environment," Mayes said. "We won't allow companies to mislead consumers and imply products sold in our state are recyclable unless they can actually be recycled in Arizona."
The lawsuit, filed in August 2025, accused Reynolds of falsely advertising the bags as recyclable. These bags are not recyclable in Arizona and can cause otherwise-recyclable materials to be diverted to landfills.
The settlement prohibits Reynolds from selling "recycling" bags unless they are accepted at most Arizona recycling facilities. The company must also redesign its packaging to remove misleading images and clearly state, "These Bags Are Not Recyclable."
Reynolds will pay $30,000 in restitution, $157,000 to the state, and $25,000 in costs and attorneys' fees. Arizona consumers who purchased these bags should file a complaint by October 1, 2026, to be eligible for restitution.
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