General
December 21, 2011 A new report from the Container Recycling Institute shows that jobs could be created from what many people throw away. But unlike similar studies, this one specifically examines U.S. jobs related to beverage container recycling and different collection methods. Resource Recycling
December 20, 2011 Returning used beverage cans (UBCs) that are earmarked for recycling in order to recoup a deposit creates more jobs than curbside efforts do, according to a recent study by the Container Recycling Institute (CRI). Metal Bulletin
December 16, 2011 Bottle deposit return systems create 11 to 38 times more jobs than curbside recycling systems for beverage containers, a recently released report has found. Waste & Recycling News
New Jersey
December 26, 2011 I have a wish list for our state legislators to work on in the new year that I believe would greatly help our state recover from the recession sooner than later. I would like to see them begin work on: * A bottle bill that would create a cleaner environment by getting plastic and glass off the sides of roads and back to the manufacturers for recycling. Herald News
Tennessee
Dec. 26, 2011 Regarding a letter writer's comments on Dec. 20 regarding the Bottle Bill: Those who think the bottle/can deposit is a good idea have not experienced it first-hand. Michigan has a bottle/can deposit policy. KnoxNews.com
Dec. 23, 2011 In response to a letter writer in the Dec. 19 News Sentinel, the Beverage Association of Tennessee is an 88-year-old trade association created to share common interests and concerns of the soft drink industry companies that manufacture and distribute soft drinks, water, juices, teas and sports drinks. KnoxNews.com
New York
December 20, 2011 Maybe Rochester, NY should consider banning the bag. Seattle can do it and so should we. Rochester Environmental News Examiner
Vermont
Dec. 19, 2011 A proposal introduced in the Vermont legislature would expand the state's bottle bill to include noncarbonated beverages and wine. Waste & Recycling News
Australia
December 22, 2011 Aluminium can deposits have made a comeback at music festivals across the country over the past decade and some people are making the most of generous refunds. The Age
Dec 16, 2011 An investigation by Australia’s Environment Ministers confirmed once again that a national Container Deposit Legislation (CDL) system is an extremely expensive way to reduce packaging waste, the Australian Food and Grocery Council (AFGC) has highlighted. Foodbev.com
Massachusetts
December 26, 2011 The number of bottles and cans being returned for the nickel deposit has dropped in Massachusetts, in part because redemption centers are rapidly going out of business after two decades without an increase in their handling fees. The Boston Globe
Dec. 20, 2011 Social media has taken over so many aspects of our lives it seems inevitable that it would make inroads into recycling. Shanker Sahai is founder and CEO of Greenbean Recycle, a startup that hopes to revolutionize the reverse vending machine concept in bottle bill states. Waste Age
