Consumer Watchdog Warns Of Bottle Deposit System Collapse Without Major Reform
Consumer Watchdog Warns Of Bottle Deposit System Collapse Without Major Reform
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog reported today that a major overhaul of the state's once-vaunted bottle deposit system is needed to make drink makers responsible for refunding deposits or consumers will continue to lose a greater share of the roughly $1.5 billion a year they pay in nickel and dime deposits. Read More
Beverage makers have dodged California’s recycling crisis. That may soon change
Beverage makers have dodged California’s recycling crisis. That may soon change
January 13th, 2020 - Across California, can and bottle redemption centers have closed. Consumers struggle to find places to get nickels and dimes for their containers. Supermarkets are obliged to redeem cans and bottles not deposited elsewhere. Trash companies take the remainder. Read More
How to solve the plastic waste problem: Build a better plastic
How to solve the plastic waste problem: Build a better plastic
January 7th, 2020 - Worldwide, less than 10% of the plastic we use gets recycled. Most ends up in a landfill. And much of that eventually makes its way out to sea, clogging up our oceans. Read More
Michigan lawmakers move to update beverage container recycling law
Michigan lawmakers move to update beverage container recycling law
December 19th, 2019 - Legislation introduced in Michigan would make updates to the state’s 41-year-old beverage container deposit law (“bottle bill”) by placing a new 10¢ deposit on non-carbonated beverages, including water, sports and energy drinks, juices, ready-to-drink iced tea and coffee, wine and liquor, and mixed drinks. Read More
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