CRI supports CA SB 1341, a bill that states that a processing fee for boxes, bladders and pouches containing wine or distilled spirits must be established in a way that does not impose an economic burden on beverage manufacturers, while generating sufficient funds to make processing payments to recyclers. In this letter, CRI also discusses this issue in the current context of processing fees on bimetal cans.

CRI supports CA AB 1149, a bill that would extend CalRecycle’s authority to pay Plastic Market Development (PMD) payments in the state through 2029 and invest funds annually for PMD payments to plastic reclaimers and product manufacturers. CRI signed onto a coalition letter with 21 other organizations in the recycling space to support this bill. 

CRI supports California Senate Bill 955. The bill would specify that a single Reverse Vending Machine does not make an unserved convenience zone served as well as make some changes to the definition of a supermarket. 

CRI opposes the recently amended version of CT SB 457. While CRI recognizes the issue the bill is trying to solve (which is targeting retailers that are importing beverage containers into the state without paying or initiating deposits), we believe the amended language raises serious legal and practical concerns.

CRI supports HI SB 3138, with amendments. This bill would change the existing auditing requirements in the state and establish a 3-tiered system of self-auditing requirements. While we support this bill, we also include some recommendations for these new requirements. 

CRI opposes HI HB 1610, a bill that would remove auditing and documentation requirements for all deposit beverage distributors.

CRI opposes CT SB 457, a bill that would create a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for beverage containers in Connecticut. In this letter, CRI highlights our concerns with the bill and suggests amendments for improvement. This letter also shares solutions from other jurisdictions that Connecticut can adopt.

CRI opposes Vermont H.915, a bill that would seek to create a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for beverage containers in Vermont. This bill, as written, omits several key provisions of a strong PRO, creating loopholes that could allow noncompliance and an uneven playing field for producers. In this letter, CRI highlights the issues we find with the bill, and for each issue suggests amendments.

CRI supports Maryland SB 342 to establish Maryland’s beverage container recycling program.

CRI opposes HI HB 1928, a bill that would seemingly create a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) for beverage containers in Hawaii. In this letter, CRI highlights the issues we find with the bill, and for each issue suggests amendments.

CRI opposes CA AB 333, a bill that authorizes CalRecycle to allocate up to $5 million annually for market development payments for non-container glass end-users and also creates a new definition for MRF glass products that could allow these materials to bypass beneficiation facilities.

CRI appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on Circular CRV Association’s Dealer Cooperative Stewardship Plan. CRI continues to be an active participant in the stakeholder process for establishing a Dealer Cooperative in California.

CRI supports Rhode Island H6206 to establish Rhode Island’s beverage container recycling program, with suggestions.

CRI supports Rhode Island S997 to establish Rhode Island’s beverage container recycling program, with suggestions.

This letter is written testimony on Oregon HB 3950, which would use funds from the OR bottle bill for wildfire mitigation. Our position on the bill is neutral, but this testimony highlights the importance of unclaimed deposits in funding program operations.