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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

Horner is now leading the push to pass the new bottle bill.

From Slate ● Nov. 27, 2024

Senator Jeff Merkley of Oregon to craft a national bottle bill.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 1, 2022

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

In 2018, all beverages sold in bottles in cans from 4 ounces to 1.5 liters, except wine, liquor, dairy or milk substitutes, will be added to the bottle bill, according to the OLCC.

From Washington Times ● Apr. 30, 2017

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

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