Oregon House Passes Bill to Expand Container Deposit Law
The Oregon House has passed by a 47-12 vote to expand the state's beverage container deposit system. HB 3145 would add non-carbonated beverages, including teas, juices and sports drinks packaged in glass containers, as well as metal and plastic, to the deposit system. Supporters in the House note that while the law is effective in recovering beverage containers, the current system, implemented decades ago, does not account for the many different types of single-serve beverages now sold.
The proposed system would also tie the amount currently paid for the deposit (5 cents) into the recycling rate for covered containers. The deposit would increase to 10 cents per container if the redemption rate falls below 80% for two consecutive years. This provision would become effective in 2018, or one year after the rate falls below 60%. The redemption rate was 75% in 2009. The bill also moves from an in-store collection system to one that relies more heavily on off-site redemption centers. More
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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.
