Bottle Bills in the News 2008

Below you'll find a list of articles discussing bottle bills this year. Previous years can be accessed in "Bottle Bills in the News: By year." Articles may also be looked up by location in "Bottle Bills in the News: by location."

• 30-year-old bottle law part of state ethic (Maine)
  Bangor Daily News. July 14, 2008
• 'Floatables' bog down our rivers and reservoirs (New Jersey)
  (Opinion) The Record. July 13, 2008
• Timing wrong to expand state's bottle deposit law (Michigan)
  (Editorial) The Oakland Press. July 13, 2008
• Should state add deposit on drink containers? (Michigan)
  (Opinion) The Detroit News. July 11, 2008
• The League of Women Voters of New Jersey supports the Smart Container Act (New Jersey)
  (Press Release) League of Women Voters of New Jersey. July 9, 2008
• Recycling deposit scheme considered (Australia, Tasmania)
  ABC News. July 1, 2008
• Study to Examine Container Deposit System Viability (Australia, Tasmania)
  (Press Release) Tasmanian Government. July 1, 2008
• NY expanded bottle bill doused (New York)
  Water Technology Online. June 30, 2008
• Retailers, trade groups fight expansion of bottle deposit rules (Michigan)
  Crain's Detroit Business. June 30, 2008
• Expanded bottle bill would bring many benefits (Michigan)
  (Opinion) The Grand Rapids Press. June 28, 2008
• Bottle recycling plan worth overcoming obstacles (Michigan)
  The Grand Rapids Press. June 27, 2008
• New report shows that introducing deposits on containers may make us feel better but will hit us in our pockets (New Zealand)
  (Press Release) Packaging Council of New Zealand. June 27, 2008
• Drink tap water, mayor says (Arkansas)
  The Arkansas Times. June 26, 2008
• Container deposit law should be expanded (Michigan)
  (Editorial) Flint Journal. June 25, 2008
• Group wants to put deposits on water bottles, other containers (Michigan)
  Hillsdale Daily News. June 24, 2008
• Stop out-of-state bottle smugglers (Michigan)
  (Opinion) Detroit Free Press. June 24, 2008
• Paterson, don't let Senate douse bottle bill again (New York)
  (Letter to the Editor) Albany Times-Union. June 23, 2008
• Bottle battle far from over (Michigan)
  Muskegon Chronicle. June 23, 2008
• Urge expansion of bottle bill (Michigan)
  (Letter to the Editor) Battle Creek Enquirer. June 23, 2008
• Dime deposit on water, juice unlikely in Michigan (Michigan)
  Associated Press. June 22, 2008
• MUCC reinvigorated by bottle bill (Michigan)
  (Opinion) Traverse City Record-Eagle. June 22, 2008
• Deposit rise to hit drink prices (South Australia)
  Sunday Mail. June 21, 2008
• Expanded bottle bill would be clean deal for Michigan (Michigan)
  (Editorial) Detroit Free Press. June 19, 2008
• New Bottle Bill Expands Recycling Program (New York)
  Queens Tribune. June 19, 2008
• Urge N.Y. Senate to deliver 'Bigger Better Bottle Bill' (New York)
  (Opinion) Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. June 18, 2008
• Deposits on bottled water? Group pushes to spread law to other nonrefundable containers littering state (Michigan)
  Detroit Free Press. June 18, 2008
• Hawaii Health Department Settles With Reynolds Recycling Inc. for Violations of the State Deposit Beverage Container Program (Hawaii)
  Hawaii Reporter. June 17, 2008
• Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers (Oregon)
  Associated Press. June 17, 2008
• Task force debates Bottle Bill changes (Oregon)
  The Register-Guard. June 14, 2008
• Bigger, better bottle bill (New York)
  News 10 Now. June 13, 2008
• Senate approves package of legislation to increase recycling (Rhode Island)
  Johnston Sunrise. June 12, 2008
• Big Changes Proposed For Oregon’s Bottle Bill (Oregon)
  OPB News. June 12, 2008
• Bottle bill gains Dutchess, Ulster support (New York)
  Mid Hudson News. June 12, 2008
• Assembly passes bottle bill (New York)
  News 10 Now. June 11, 2008
• Urge your Assemblyperson to support the Bigger Better Bottle Bill (New York)
  (Opinion) PPOL: News About Cycling. June 10, 2008
• Senate bills on recycling await action in House (Rhode Island)
  The Providence Journal. June 9, 2008
• City council backs expanded bottle deposits (New York)
  Press & Sun-Bulletin. June 8, 2008
• City urges state to pass Bigger Better Bottle Bill (New York)
  News 10 Now. June 3, 2008
• Water Proof
  New York Times Magazine. June 1, 2008
• Deposit on recyclables not smart idea (New Jersey)
  (Letter to the Editor) Asbury Park Press. May 31, 2008
• Don't ignore the benefits of a deposit on cans, bottles (New Jersey)
  (Letter to the Editor) Press of Atlantic City. May 30, 2008
• Big changes proposed for Oregon bottle bill: Plans include industry-run "redemption centers" and quarter deposits on wine and liquor bottles (Oregon)
  The Oregonian. May 29, 2008
• Some Push Expansion of State Bottle Bill (New York)
  wxxi. May 28, 2008
• Ulster backs updated bottle law (New York)
  MId-Hudson News. May 27, 2008.
• 2 failed bills had been linked by Judge (Iowa)
  Des Moines Register. May 25, 2008
• Yes to the bottle bill (New Jersey)
  (Letter to the Editor) The Star-Ledger. May 23, 2008
• California Reaches Record Recycling Levels - Legislation Proposes Recycling Expansion:
  SB 1625 up for vote today (California)
  California Progress Report. May 22, 2008
• Can proposal on beverage container "tax" (New Jersey)
  (Letter to the Editor) APP.com. May 22, 2008
• New bottle bill a better answer (New York)
  (Editorial) The Press Republican. May 21, 2008
• Good Question: Why Don't We Have Recycling Refunds (Minnesota)
  WCCO TV. May 21, 2008
• Bottle bill redundant, ploy to raise revenue for state (New Jersey)
  (Letters to the Editor) Press of Atlantic City. May 20, 2008
• The drive to recycle bottles (Australia)
  Courier Mail. May 18, 2008
• Industry favors separate bottle and can redemption centers (Oregon)
  Associated Press. May 18, 2008
• New plan for Oregon's bottles: "Redemption centers" replace stores (Oregon)
  The Oregonian. May 17, 2008
• Distributors, grocers propose bottle, can redemption centers (Oregon)
  Associated Press. May 17, 2008
• Deposit on bottles could curb trash (Maryland)
  (Letter to the Editor) Baltimore Sun. May 14, 2008
• New Jersey Weighs Charging Recycling Deposit on Drink Bottles (New Jersey)
  Bloomberg. May 13, 2008
• Toss the bottle deposit bill (New Jersey)
  (Editorial) The Star-Ledger. May 13, 2008
• Legislators uncap bottle bill debate: Proposal called an eco-boost or a hidden tax (New Jersey)
  The Star-Ledger. May 13, 2008
• Failed bottle bill means uncertainty for Can Farm (Iowa)
  The LeMars Daily Sentinel. May 12, 2008
• Bottle bill prevents landfills (Massachusetts)
  (Letter to the Editor) The Patriot Ledger. May 12, 2008
• Updating the bottle bill (Massachusetts)
  (Editorial) The Milford Daily News. May 9, 2008
• NJ considering deposits for beverage containers (New Jersey)
  Associated Press. May 9, 2008
• Recycling the bottle bill (Massachusetts)
  (Editorial) The Patriot Ledger. May 6, 2008
• No deposit, no return: 23-to-1 (New York)
  (Opinion) Syracuse Post-Standard. May 5, 2008
• A national bottle recycling bill (USA)
  Gather News. May 5, 2008
• State of Recycling: Broaden the bottle bill (Massachusetts)
  Taunton Daily Gazette. May 3, 2008
• Tennessee Bottle Bill (Tennessee)
  Associated Press. May 6, 2008
• Deposit Isn't A Tax (Connecticut)
  (Letter to the Editor) Hartford Courant. May 5, 2008
• Expansion of bottle bill ‘dead’ (Connecticut)
  New Haven Register. May 3, 2008
• Let's put these bills out of their misery (Rhode Island)
  (Opinion) The Call. May 4, 2008
• Backers say expanded bottle bill will increase recycling, opponents call it a tax (New York)
  The Tonawanda News. May 4, 2008
• Germany axes deposit on bioplastic bottles: Decision raises waste stream contamination fears among plastics and recycling groups. (Germany)
  Plastics Resource Weekly. May 2, 2008
• Retailers Critical Of Governor’s Deposit Bill (New York)
  The Post-Journal. May 1, 2008
• Bigger, better bottle bill battles bullies (New York)
  (Opinion) The Daily Freeman. April 30, 2008
• Bottle Bill May Have Variety Of Benefits: Supporters Hope Bill Would Increase Recycling (Tennessee)
  WSMV 4. April 29, 2008
• Expand The Bottle Law (Connecticut)
  (Editorial) Hartford Courant. April 29, 2008
• Bottle fraud has to be curtailed: Cross-border sales are bleeding Maine distributors (Maine)
  (Editorial) Foster's Daily Democrat. April 29, 2008
• Battle over bottle bills: 5-cent deposit law beaten back repeatedly in Granite State (New Hampshire)
  Foster's Daily Democrat. April 27, 2008
• First bottle bill passed more than 50 years ago (New Hampshire)
  Foster's Daily Democrat. April 27, 2008
• Recycling bill won't include water bottles (Connecticut)
  Greenwich Time. April 26, 2008
• Business sector testifies against bottle bill (Guam)
  Marianas Variety. April 25, 2008
• We have to do more about our trash (Newfoundland)
  (Editorial) The Western Star. April 24, 2008
• No action taken on bottle-bill proposal (Rhode Island)
  The Providence Journal. April 24, 2008
• State Bill 357: It's time to include water bottles in state's bottle bill (Connecticut)
  (Editorial) The News-Times. April 22, 2008
• Can the bottle bill, recycle instead (Connecticut)
  (Letter to the Editor) The Advocate. April 21, 2008
• Message in a bottle (Connecticut)
  The News-Times. April 20, 2008
• Best chance yet for a Better Bottle Bill (New York)
  (Editorial) Daily Gazette. April 20, 2008
• Bottle Bill Advocated In Albany (New York)
  The Queens Tribune. April 17, 2008
• Extended bottle bill clear pick (New York)
  (Opinion) The Post-Standard. April 16, 2008
• Recycling depots await details on can deposit (Prince Edward Island)
  Nova Scotian. April 20, 2008
• Can ban legislation still raising questions (Prince Edward Island)
  The Guardian. April 19, 2008
• Redemption center giving back less money for bottles (Massachusetts)
  The MetroWest Daily News. April 19, 2008
• Ins and outs of Maine bottle law (Massachuesetts)
  (Letters to the editor) Boston Globe. April 19, 2008
• Call for drink companies to butt out (Australia)
  ABC News. April 17, 2008
• Beverage companies deny container deposit scare campaign (Australia)
  ABC News. April 17, 2008
• Deposit on drink bottles may help (Australia)
  Sydney Morning Herald. April 17, 2008
• Industry seeks ongoing commitment to managing packaging waste (Australia)
  (Press Release) Australian Food and Grocery Council. April 16, 2008
• Can bill finally tabled (Prince Edward Island)
  The Guardian. April 16, 2008
• Expand the bottle bill (Massachusetts)
  (Opinion) Wicked Local Easton. April 16, 2008
• Expand state recycling rates, not the bottle bill (New York)
  (Letter to the Editor) - Albany Times Union. April 15, 2008
• Sen. Bruno botched N.Y.'s Bottle Bill (New York)
  (Opinion) - The Daily Orange. April 15, 2008
• Paterson Begins to Lay Out Agenda (New York)
  WXXI. April 15, 2008
• Program a success, on the surface (Connecticut)
  (Opinion) - Waste News. April 14, 2008
• The benefits of expanding the 'bottle bill' (Connecticut)
  (Editorial) - Stamford Advocate. April 14, 2008
• Expanded bottle bill a matter of vision, opportunity (Iowa)
  (Opinion) - The Des Moines Register. April 14, 2008
• 'Bottle Bill' a waste of time? (Iowa)
  Valley News Today. April 11, 2008
• Push On To Expand Bottle Bill (Connecticut)
  New Haven Independent. April 11, 2008
• Call for cans, bottles deposit scheme (Australia, South Australia)
  Sydney Morning News. April 10, 2008
• A effort to bottle-up litter (Rhode Island)
  Providence Journal. April 14, 2008
• Message in a bottle: Proponents cite Maine's successful redemption law as a lesson for Mass. (Massachusetts)
  The Boston Globe. April 9, 2008
• Winsloe firm wins can return contract (Prince Edward Island)
  The Guardian. April 9, 2008.
• Environmentally friendly bills stalled in Tennessee senate committees (Tennessee)
  Clarksville Online. April 8, 2008
• Water Bottles, Water Bottles Everywhere (New York)
  The New York Observer. Water Bottles, Water Bottles Everywhere
• Governor makes last-ditch attempt to expand "Bottle Bill" (Iowa)
  . Radio Iowa. April 7, 2008
• Culver urges Iowans to lobby legislators for bottle bill expansion (Iowa)
  Globe Gazette . April 7, 2008.
• Senate leader says bottle bill in trouble (Iowa)
  Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier . April 4, 2008.
• Two letters to the editor (Iowa)
  [Letters to the Editor] Sioux City Journal. April 2, 2008.
• Better bottle bill is good policy blocked by same old politics (New York)
  (Opinion) - Albany Times-Union. April 2, 2008
• Nickels add up for bottle bill's foes (New York)
  Albany Times-Union. March 31, 2008
• Redemption centers look to bottle bill for financial survival (Connecticut)
  Newsday. March 30, 2008
• Expanding deposit to non-carbonated beverages could help recycling (Massachusetts)
  The MetroWest Daily News. March 30, 3008
• Where all those bottles go: Redemption centers (Massachusetts)
  The MetroWest Daily News. March 29, 2008
• UT Poll - 80 percent of Tennesseans support bottle deposit bill (Tennessee)
  The Rogersville Review. March 26, 2008
• Bottle bill proposal receives reprieve (Iowa)
  The Des Moines Register. March 27, 2008
• Bottle bill expansion plan in limbo (Iowa)
  WCF Courier. March 26, 2008
• She supports expanded bottle bill (Iowa)
  (Letter to the Editor) - Sioux City Journal. March 26, 2008
• House wants manadatory recycling study (Iowa)
  The Gazette Online. March 26, 2008
• Recycle: Bottle bill will help reduce waste stream, encourage recycling (Guam)
  Pacific Daily News. March 25, 2008
• National bottle bill awaits action (US)
  WaterTech Online. March 24, 2008
• Senator hopes bottle bill will spur recycling (Guam)
  Marianas Variety. March 23, 2008
• Muna-Barnes' bill encourages proper recycling (Guam)
  KUAM News. March 19, 2008
• Coming up dry on bottles: Law change would let consumers redeem water, juice containers (Massachusetts)
  The Boston Globe. March 24, 2008
• Clean up state, expand coffers with bottle bill (New York)
  (Letter to the Editor) - Albany Times-Union. March 22, 2008
• Bottle politics (New York)
  (Editorial) - Daily Freeman. March 17, 2008
• DOH cites Rolloffs Hawaii for recycling violations (Hawaii)
  Pacific Business News. March 19, 2008
• Landfill operators join call for "bottle bill" expansion (Iowa)
  Radio Iowa. March 18, 2008
• Iowa's Bottle Bill Blues (Iowa)
  KIMT News 3. March 18, 2008
• Judge leans on lawmakers to expand bottle bill (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. March 19, 2008
• Who's clamoring for a new bottle bill? (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. March 21, 2008
• Minnesota House introduces bottle bill (Minnesota)
  The Latest Recycling News. March 17, 2008
• Redemption centers prepare petitions, plan to meet with legislators (Iowa)
  The Oskaloosa Herald. March 14, 2008
• West Branch students lobby for the environment (Iowa)
  Iowa City Press-Citizen. March 9, 2008
• Culver continues to push bottle bill with help from students (Iowa)
  Associated Press. March 6, 2008
• ‘Bigger’ bottle bill is not necessarily a ‘better’ one (New York)
  (Opinion) - The Buffalo News. March 13, 2008
• Panel backs expanded bottle deposit law (Connecticut)
  Connecticut Post. March 13, 2008
• Bill proposes deposit for drinking water containers (Connecticut)
  Record-Journal. March 10, 2008
• Jim Quixote: Despite Failures, Councilman Keeps Pushing Green Bills (Maryland)
  City Paper. March 12, 2008
• Latest bottle bill better than nothing (Iowa)
  (Editorial) - The Des Moines Register. March 7, 2008
• Mason City teens back bottle bill (Iowa)
  Globe Gazette. March 6, 2008
• Bottle bill could reduce litter but cost customers more (Tennessee)
  WBIR. March 6, 2008
• Long Islanders seek expanding bottle deposit law (New York)
  Newsday. March 6, 2008
• Bottles Top Litter List Of Dirty Queens Shores (New York)
  Queens Chronicle. March 6, 2008
• P.E.I. Environment Department fines company for violating province's pop can ban (Prince Edward Island)
  The Canadian Press. March 6, 2008
• One man’s garbage ...times 500,000 (Newfoundland)
  The Western Star. March 3, 2008
• Students to Get 10c per Empty in ‘Bottle Buy-back’ (New Zealand)
  Wellington News. March 3, 2008
• Bottle bill bonanza
  Plastics Recycling Update. March 4, 2008
• Bottle bill resurfaces: Broader deposit law would match trends, help environmental programs (New York)
  The Buffalo News. March 4, 2008
• Fines proposed for bottle law violations (Hawaii)
  The Maui News. March 4, 2008
• House committee gives thumbs up to expanded bottle bill plan (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. March 3, 2008
• New anti-litter act contains smart solution (New Jersey)
  The Times. March 3, 2008
• ‘Bottle bill’ put back on shelf for now (West Virginia)
  The Register-Herald. March 1, 2008
• Students rally for Bottle Bill (Tennessee)
  Inside Vandy. February 29, 2008
• Is governor committed to outdoors funding? (Iowa)
  (Editorial) - The Des Moines Register. February 28, 2008
• NYC Drowning in Non-Carbonated Beverage Containers (New York)
  The Epoch Times. February 27, 2008
• State seeks compromise on bottle deposits (New York)
  The Ithaca Journal. February 27, 2008
• Bottled Up: It Makes Sense to Reform Iowa's Container-Deposit Law, But Change Has Its Pitfalls (Iowa)
  River Cities Reader. February 27, 2008
• Call in the can (Australia, Victoria)
  Mail. February 26, 2008
• Bottle bill likely a bust: Lawmakers don’t expect action on proposal (Iowa)
  The Messenger. February 25, 2008
• Caruth wins on corporate tax (West Virginia)
  The Register-Herald. February 25, 2008
• Recycling opportunities could soon be increased (West Virginia)
  The Herald-Dispatch. February 24, 2008
• Culver: Lobbyists crushing bottle proposal (Iowa)
  The Des Moines Register. February 24, 2008
• Most Iowans support expanding bottle bill (Iowa)
  The Des Moines Register. February 23, 2008
• Return to sender, or many unhappy returns? (Australia)
  Sydney Morning Herald. February 23, 2008
• Commissioner Announces $13 Million to Protect Water Quality: 46 Projects Funded To Help Prevent Agricultural Runoff from Farms (New York)
  (Press Release) - Department of Agriculture & Markets. February 22, 2008
• Students Urge Lawmakers to Expand Bottle Bill (New York)
  Queens Tribune. February 21, 2008
• State Senate Passes Bill to Mandate On-Site Recycling Redemption Centers at Hawaii's Big Box Retailers (Hawaii)
  Hawaii Reporter. February 20, 2008
• Gippsland MP pushes for container recycling scheme (Australia, Victoria)
  ABC Gippsland. February 20, 2008
• Cans recycling move (Australia, Victoria)
  Mail. February 19, 2008
• Bottle bill has value (Kansas)
  (Letter to the Editor) - Topeka Capital-Journal. February 19, 2008
• Groups lobby Legislature for action on bottle bill (Iowa)
  Radio Iowa. February 19, 2008
• DNR chief presses for bottle bill expansion (Iowa)
  The Des Moines Register. February 19, 2008
• Bottle bill declared dead (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. February 15, 2008
• Container Deposit Bill will help ease state's litter problem (Tennessee)
  (Opinion) - Tennessean. February 16, 2008
• Bottle deposit bill still in air (West Virginia)
  The Charleston Gazette. February 16, 2008
• Students push for Better Bottle Bill (New York)
  Catskills News.com. February 16, 2008
• Legislative leader says bottle bill won't change this year (Iowa)
  Radio Iowa. February 14, 2008
• Bottle bill expansion still faces opposition (Iowa)
  Des Moines Register. February 13, 2008
• Bottle Bill and the budget (New York)
  WRVO. February 13, 2008
• Bills aim to encourage recycling (West Virginia)
  The Herald-Dispatch. February 13, 2008
• Food and beverage industry queries South Australian Government decision to double beverage levy on consumers (Australia)
  (Press Release) - Australian Food and Grocery Council. February 13, 2008
• SA to double deposit on bottles and cans (Australia)
  The Age. February 12, 2008
• Military agrees to participate in bottle recycling (Guam)
  Marianas Variety. February 11, 2008
• Panel discussion pours out plenty of ideas on bottle bill (Iowa)
  Ottumwa Courier. February 11, 2008
• Public interest group launches Bottle Bill campaign here (Massachusetts)
  Wicked Local:Lexington. February 10, 2008
• Container bill is not needed (Tennessee)
  (Editorial) - The Leaf-Chronicle. February 10, 2008
• Measure would add 5-cent deposit to cans, bottles: Beverage bottles, cans would carry 5-cent deposit (Kansas)
  The Topeka Capital-Journal. February 8, 2008
• Kiernan wants cash for cans (Australia)
  ABC News. February 8, 2008
• Patricia's Porch Talk: Of Bills And Bottles And Bottle Bills (Tennessee)
  (Opinion) - The Chattanoogan. February 7, 2008
• Senators sip on idea of bottle deposit bill (Kansas)
  The Topeka Capital-Journal. February 7, 2008
• What's Bugging Andy?: The Bottle Bill (Iowa)
  (Opinion) - WHO TV. February 6, 2008
• Bottle bill debate continues (Iowa)
  WCF Courier. February 6, 2008
• N.H. House Kills Penny Bottle Tax (New Hampshire)
  Associated Press. February 6, 2008
• Rep. James Phinizy: A penny fee on plastic bottles will help NH's environment (New Hampshire)
  Union Leader. February 5, 2008
• WV Bottle Bill Uncapped (West Virginia)
  MetroNews. February 5, 2008
• Tennessee Sheriff's Association supports "Bottle Bill" (Tennessee)
  TriCities.com. February 4, 2008
• Call for National Container Refund (Australia)
  Herald-Sun. February 3, 2008
• We need deposits on beverage containers (Missouri)
  (Opinion) - St. Charles Journal. February 2, 2008
• Firm sought to run return system: P.E.I. government issues request for expressions of interest (Prince Edward Island)
  The Guardian. February 1, 2008
• Culver changes bottle bill deposit after skepticism (Iowa)
  KHQA 7. February 1, 2008
• Businesses speak out about bottle bill proposal (Iowa)
  The Clinton Herald. February 1, 2008
• Ontario government bottle-return plan a partial success: McGuinty (Ontario)
  The Canadian Press. February 1, 2008
• Hawaii considers bottled water tax (Hawaii)
  Bevnet.com. February 1, 2008
• Tennessee Sheriffs Endorse Bottle Bill (Tennessee)
  News Channel 9. January 31, 2008
• Grocers seek Governor's ear on bottle deposit proposal (Iowa)
  Radio Iowa. January 29, 2008
• Bottle bill resurfaces for lawmakers (West Virginia)
  The Register-Herald. January 26, 2008
• Talking Trash Part II (Missouri)
  Columbia Business Times. January 25, 2008
• State wants to double can and bottle deposits (Iowa)
  Oskaloosa Herald. January 24, 2008
• Take one down and recycle it (Iowa)
  (Editorial) - The Daily Iowan. January 23, 2008
• Culver's changes to bottle bill miss mark: Changes should increase redemptions and help out grocers (Iowa)
  (Editorial) - Telegraph-Herald. January 23, 2008
• Perinton recycling center proving popular (New York)
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. January 23, 2008
• Fees would rise, 'loopholes' close to raise revenue (New York)
  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. January 23, 2008
• Profane and mundane, litter chips away daily at WNC’s natural beauty (North Carolina)
  (Opinion) - Asheville Citizen-Times. January 20, 2008
• A success worth drinking to (Australia)
  TheAge.com.au. January 20, 2008
• A primer on bottle-bill proposal (Iowa)
  Des Moines Register. January 20, 2008
• Culver would drop deposit increase for expansion of bottle bill (Iowa)
  Des Moines Register. January 19, 2008
• Culver may accept compromise on bottle bill expansion (Iowa)
  Radio Iowa. January 18, 2008
• Draft 'Bottle Bill' Gains Military's Support (Guam)
  Pacific News Center. January 18, 2008
• Barnes to revive bottle bill (Guam)
  Marianas Variety. January 17, 2008
• 'Us' vs. 'them' doesn't help island (Guam)
  (Opinion) - Pacific Daily News. January 17, 2008
• Culver expects lawmakers will alter his proposals (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. January 17, 2008
• Le Mars, IA Redemption Center Unsure About 'Bottle Bill' Benefit (Iowa)
  KTIV News Channel 4. January 16, 2008
• Grocers, residents talk 10-cent bottle deposit (Iowa)
  The Press-Citizen. January 16, 2008
• Plan to boost bottle deposit gets cool reception (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. January 15, 2008
• Rift Forming Over Culver's Deposit Proposal (Iowa)
  MSNBC. January 12, 2008
• County proposes shorter list of bills to lawmakers (Maryland)
  The Frederick Gazette. January 10, 2008
• Expanding bottle bill to include water, juice bottles makes sense (Iowa)
  The Globe Gazette. January 8, 2008
• Air Force takes point in recycling on Guam (Guam)
  (Opinion) - Guam Pacific Daily News. January 8, 2008
• A ‘Bottle Bill’ for the Climate
  (Opinion) - DotEarth Blog. January 4, 2008
• Culver wants to expand bottle redemption (Iowa)
  Sioux City Journal. January 3, 2008
• Oregon Forecasts Container Recycling Rate Topping 25% this Year (Oregon)
  Recycling Today. January 2, 2008