bottle bill

American  

noun

1. 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

“Governor Cuomo proposed to expand the bottle bill to all beverages except wine and liquor,” he said, noting that the bill does not cover a few select categories, like milk.

From New York Times ● Mar. 27, 2019

Oregon passed the nation’s first bottle bill in 1971 to address a growing trash problem along beaches, highways and other public areas.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2017

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

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