Massachusetts Container Deposit Expansion Fails
After receiving initial Committee approval, the Massachusetts proposal to expand the current container deposit law to include water and similar water-based beverages did not pass prior to the July 31st legislative deadline. Compromise between state legislators saw a provision on non-carbonated and other beverages removed and limited the scope of the expansion to include water and sports drinks only. The legislation also would have raised the amount per container that the state’s redemption centers could have received from the beverage dealers from 2.25 to 3 cents. Governor Patrick (D) has been a longtime advocate of expanding the state’s container deposit law, citing millions of dollars in unclaimed deposits that the state could have received annually.
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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.
