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		New national bottle bill could mean increased beverage container recycling across the country.
		On November 15, Massachusetts Rep. Edward Markey introduced the Bottle Recycling Climate Protection Act of 2007 into the U.S. House of Representatives. If the bill passes, it will mean a 5¢ deposit on every beverage container sold in the country. The bill is intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions by boosting the recycling rate of frequently wasted beverage containers. Press Release from the Select Committee on Energy Independence and Global Warming Bill details at Bottlebill.org


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		Water, Water Everywhere CRI's report, Water, Water Everywhere:The Growth of Non-Carbonated Beverages in the U.S. [PDF,368KB], chronicles the dramatic increase in sales of bottled water and other non-carbonated beverages in recent years and looks at the projected growth of the non-carbonated market. Baltimore's Trash Interceptor With sewers like this one clogged with trash, the city installed huge filters designed for catching over 5 tons of trash per month—before it enters the Chesapeake Bay. National Bottle Bill Recommended A December 2006 GAO report cited a nationwide deposit law as a an effective policy option to increase municipal recycling. View more on the eNewsUsa blog				Recycling Statistics This site features an abundance of new and updated graphs on recycling, wasting, sales, and consumption of all sorts of packaged beverages. Click on "Recycling Rates" in the menu to the left to get started! Beverage Market Data Analysis Categorized by beverage type *and* package type, and loaded with economic and environmental extras, this user-friendly data set can help you quickly discover statistical facts about the beverage market and recycling in the region of your choice. Bottle Bill Resource Guide Container deposit laws are proven to be one of the most effective incentives for recycling. Learn more on our sister site, www.bottlebill.org. Bottle Bill Toolkit Want to advocate for a bottle bill yourself? Get the facts and the tips you need to get started at toolkit.bottlebill.org.


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		2020 Vision: Setting Our Sights on Zero Beverage Container Waste CRI has initiated a campaign to make beverage consumption more sustainable. Our goal is Zero Beverage Container Waste by 2020, with interim goals for 2008, 2012 and 2016. Over 40 groups have expressed their support for Zero Beverage Container Waste.

		The Container Recycling Institute has a wealth of information on the recycling of plastic, glass, and aluminum containers. We are a non-profit organization that studies and promotes policies and programs that increase recovery and recycling of beverage containers, and shift the social and environmental costs associated with manufacturing, recycling, and disposal of container and packaging waste from government and taxpayers to producers and consumers. For information about beverage container deposit laws, please visit www.bottlebill.org.