Bottle Bills in the News Oregon
2008
- Next step for Bottle Bill: Redemption centers deserve closer look
(Editorial) The Register-Guard. July 29, 2008 - Battle of redemption: Grocers want out of bottle-return business; consumers want convenience
The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008 - British Columbia depots stand as model of success
The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008 - Discarded bottles and cans can be death traps for small animals
(Opinion) The Register-Guard. July 28, 2008 - Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers
Associated Press. June 17, 2008 - Task force debates Bottle Bill changes
The Register-Guard. June 14, 2008 - Big Changes Proposed For Oregon’s Bottle Bill
OPB News. June 12, 2008 - Big changes proposed for Oregon bottle bill: Plans include industry-run "redemption centers" and quarter deposits on wine and liquor bottles
The Oregonian. May 29, 2008 - Industry favors separate bottle and can redemption centers
Associated Press. May 18, 2008 - New plan for Oregon's bottles: "Redemption centers" replace stores
The Oregonian. May 17, 2008 - Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers
Associated Press. May 17, 2008 - Oregon Forecasts Container Recycling Rate Topping 25% this Year
Recycling Today. January 2, 2008
2007
- Oregon DEQ Holding Meeting on Plastic Container Recycling
Recycling Today. December 21, 2007 - Since You Asked: Bottle returns not all in
Mail Tribune. November 8, 2007 - Who is going to fix Oregon's Bottle Bill law?
The Oregonian. October 11, 2007 - This task force may be lacking
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. October 12, 2007 - Oregonians throwing away more than ever
Associated Press. September 17, 2007 - Our annoying container law
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. August 28, 2007 - Color Oregon green
July 10, 2007. The Register-Guard - Legislature's grade: B+
(Editorial) - July 1, 2007. The Register-Guard - Ready for change? Legislature thinks so: The 2007 session will influence everything from gay rights to bottled water
June 28, 2007. The Oregonian - Culver water bottler sees new Bottle Bill flaws
June 7, 2007. KTVZ.com - Oregon gives landmark bottle bill an upgrade
June 7, 2007. Associated Press - Governor Signs Bottle Bill
June 7, 2007. KOIN News 6 - Message in a Bottle: SOLV gets in bed with the grocers on bottle-bill changes.
Willamette Week Online. June 6, 2007 - Oregon lawmakers endorse move to expand bill requiring bottle deposit to include water bottles (Oregon)
International Herald-Tribune. May 25, 2007 - Oregon lawmakers expand bill requiring bottle deposit to include water bottles (Oregon)
Pravda.ru. May 25, 2007 - Oregon House Approves Bottle Bill Reform (Oregon)
Salem-News.com. May 25, 2007 - House OKs bottle-bill expansion: Legislation will add a 5-cent deposit to water containers (Oregon)
Statesman Journal. May 25, 2007 - Ore. House backs bottle bill expansion
Oregon Live. May 24, 2007 - Senate OKs adding water containers to bottle bill: Grocers had proposed change, asking retailers to fund redemption sites
Statesman Journal. May 12, 2007 - A sensible bottle bill
(Opinion) - West Linn Tidings. May 10, 2007 - Grocers float a new bottle-bill proposal: Their idea would include all drinks containers
Statesman Journal. May 10, 2007. - How to solve the bottle issue
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. May 7, 2007 - In House, grocers express objections to expanded bottle bill: Vague wording will create burden for retailers, they say
Statesman Journal. May 3, 2007 - A 21st century Bottle Bill
(Editorial) - The Register-Guard. May 2, 2007 - Give bottle bill a broad review
(Editorial) - The Gresham Outlook. April 27, 2007 - Why penalize stores?
(Editorial) - Albany Democrat-Herald. April 27, 2007 - Bottle depots needed first
(Editorial)] - Albany Democrat-Herald. April 25, 2007 - Senators upgrade bottle law
The Register-Guard. April 24, 2007 - Ore. Senate backs bottle bill expansion
Associated Press. April 23, 2007 - Senate Passes Expanded Oregon Bottle Bill
Salem-News.com. April 23, 2007 - Expand the Bottle Bill: Some Solutions
(Opinion) - Blue Oregon. April 22, 2007 - Bottle Bill was formed on ethical choice
(Opinion) - The Daily Astorian. April 20, 2007 - Nickel-and-diming the bottle bill: Backers want it expanded, but if costs rise too much, grocers might flex their muscle and try to kill it
The Oregonian. April 16, 2007 - State bottle bill expansion passes Senate committee: Plastic water bottles could be recycled in 2009
Statesman Journal. April 6, 2007 - Updated Bottle Bill headed to Senate floor
The Oregonian. April 5, 2007 - Vote to update Oregon's bottle bill likely won't hold water
The World Link. April 5, 2007 - The clear choice for our environment: REVISING THE BOTTLE BILL
(Opinion) - The Oregonian. April 4, 2007 - State's bottle bill is long overdue for an update: Raise deposit to 10 cents; require it for water bottles (Opinion) - The Statesman Journal. April 4, 2007
- Legislators scale back plans for bottle bill
The Register-Guard. April 4, 2007
- Update bottle bill to energize Oregon recycling efforts
(Opinion) - Statesman Journal. March 23, 2007 - Boosting the bottle bill
Statesman Journal. March 16, 2007 - Expanded bottle recycling bill likely in Oregon
Plastics News. March 1, 2007 - Modernize Bottle Bill
(Editorial) - The Register-Guard. February 27, 2007 - Revamping bottle bill just makes sense
(Opinion) - Corvallis Gazette-Times. February 23, 2007 - Lawmaker fights for updated bottle bill
Kgw.com: Northwest News Channel 8. February 22, 2007 - Lawmakers Reopen Bottle Bill
The Register-Guard. February 21, 2007 - Lawmakers discuss update to state's 1971 bottle bill: New law would expand to more types of containers
Statesman Journal. February 21, 2007 - State's bottle bill needs a 21st-century update: New legislation must be passed to boost recycling
(Opinion) - Statesman Journal. February 17, 2007 - Fight back against plastic
(Opinion) - Lake Oswego Review. February 15, 2007 - Dip in plastics recycling rate statewide triggers new rules: Industry officials say requirements are unfair to them, consumers
Statesman Journal. February 12, 2007 - New Bottle Bill: Half Full or Half Empty? Environmentalists like plan; handlers reluctant
The Ithaca Journal. February 10, 2007 - Oregon's bottle bill next up for recycling
The Oregonian. December 10, 2006 - A Treasure Hunt: Follow the Nickels
The Oregonian, Jan. 12, 2003
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