Container Deposit and EPR Bills Introduced in 11 States
Several state legislatures have introduced bills that seek to increase beverage container recycling. Connecticut, Hawaii, New York, and Vermont all have proposals on the table that would expand their existing container deposit laws to include water and other non-covered beverage containers.
Legislators in Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Washington have proposed legislation that would put in place new beverage container deposit laws. With the exception of Colorado's bill, which excludes aluminum from participation, all of the major beverage container types are included.
Maine and Vermont legislators have also introduced what are called "Extended Producer Responsibility" (EPR) bills, which would place the bulk of funding for recycling programs in the state on beverage producers and brand owners.
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The Glass Packaging Institute (GPI) is the trade association representing the North American glass container industry. Through GPI, glass container manufacturers speak with one voice to advocate industry standards, promote sound environmental policies and educate packaging professionals. GPI member companies manufacture glass containers for food, beverage, cosmetic and many other products. GPI also has associate members that represent a broad range of suppliers and closure manufacturers.
