bottle bill

American

noun

a legislative bill that requires the charging of a refundable deposit on certain beverage bottles and cans, to encourage the return of these containers for recycling while at the same time reducing littering.

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bottle bill

Supporters of the bottle bill are up against powerful opponents.

From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2024

A bottle bill will make tossing beverage containers out the same as tossing money out.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 3, 2023

Galvanize Group wants the state to approve an expansion of the bottle bill, which is backed by Mr. Cuomo and would make more bottles eligible for deposit.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2019

Oregon’s famed bottle bill has seen the percentage of containers redeemed decline for several years, and now lawmakers should consider ending it altogether.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 27, 2017

Every time environmentalists offer a bottle bill, the opponents counter with a rival program.

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