Bottle Bills in the News California

• Who Killed Recycling in California This Year?
  California Progress Report. September, 2008
• Bill proposes fees on more plastic containers to encourage California recycling
  Sacramento Bee. August 2, 2008
• California Reaches Record Recycling Levels - Legislation Proposes Recycling Expansion:
  SB 1625 up for vote today
  California Progress Report. May 22, 2008
• Recycling rate increases sharply in California: State officials credit hike in refund value to nice, round figures
  Los Angeles Times. December 29, 2007
• Cha-ching: More Californians redeeming cans, plastics
  The Bakersfield Californian. December 28, 2007
• More Californians cashing in on recyclables
  Los Angeles Times. December 24, 2007
• Plastics hindering recycling efforts: Too many of the light and popular containers are being thrown away
  InsideBayArea.com. August 2, 2007
• Deposit for most will go up a penny starting Sunday
  June 29, 2007. Copley News Service
• Deposit surplus on cans, bottles recycled: The state Conservation Department's plan to return millions of dollars to consumers turns into a 'gravy train' for special interests.
  Los Angeles Times. February 4, 2007