BOTTLE BILLS WORK!
35 YEARS • ELEVEN STATES •
HUNDREDS OF BILLIONS OF BEVERAGE CONTAINERS RECYCLED
Bottle bills are a proven, sustainable method of capturing beverage bottles and cans for recycling. The refund value of the container (usually 5 or 10 cents) provides a monetary incentive to return the container for recycling.
Bottle Bills...
- Supply recyclable materials for a high-demand market
- Conserve energy and natural resources
- Create new businesses and jobs
- Reduce waste disposal costs
- Reduce litter
No State Bottle Bill has ever been repealed!
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Bottle Bill Updates
 National Bottle Bill Introduced in House
Recycling rates could increase and global warming decrease if the new bottle recycling bill introduced by Rep. Edward Markey passes. It would put a 5¢ deposit on every beverage sold in the country.
Let your legislators know you support this bill! Find them and contact them at www.house.gov
Oregon Bottle Bill Updated to Include Bottled Water
 Starting in January 2009, Oregonians will pay a 5¢ refundable deposit on bottled water. This is the first major change to the bottle bill since it was enacted in 1971.
More details on the Oregon Camaign Page
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