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@CRI_Recycle Pres @susanvcollins testified today (9/28) to a U.S. Senate subcommittee on solutions to beverage container waste- including a national #bottlebill. See the hearing (Susan's remarks start @ 21:30) & download our full testimony letter. epw.senate.gov/public/index.c…

After the recent Plastics Recycling Conf. in San Diego, CRI held a Business Advisory Council mtg & took attendees– from over a half-dozen states– on a tour to see local beverage container redemption ctr sites & speak w/various ctr operators. Details: tinyurl.com/7f5fbsr4

Thank you Fortuna Materials Group, LLC & Green Impact Holdings for hosting a sunset cruise in the San Diego Bay during the recent Plastics Recycling Conf. It provided an opp to cont. the conversation about beverage container recycling solutions. Details: tinyurl.com/mcr7jrtu

CRI opposes CT SB 457, which would create a Producer Responsibility Organization for beverage containers. CRI's ltr highlights our concerns w/the bill, suggests amendments, & shares solutions from other jurisdictions that CT can adopt. Full ltr @ tinyurl.com/yhs58wvd.

A 300+ group coalition is urging NY officials to improve the performance of the state's beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) by raising the deposit from 5¢ to 10¢ & adding coverage to add'l beverage types. @NYPIRG tinyurl.com/ancwcwj8

CRI President @susanvcollins, a panelist at the recent 2026 Plastics Recycling Conference, discusses the status of beverage container deposit return systems (#DRS) & extended producer responsibility (#EPR) programs around the world. Details @ linkedin.com/feed/update/ur… #PRC2026

CRI opposes VT H.915, which seeks to create a Producer Responsibility Org (PRO) for bev containers. The bill omits several key provisions of a strong PRO, creating loopholes that could allow noncompliance & an uneven playing field for producers. Full ltr: tinyurl.com/yhs58wvd

Nick Kronsbein, president of Schupan & GM of UBCR, joins a podcast to discuss why Michigan’s beverage container deposit return system (#DRS, aka #bottlebill) remains vital for recycling. @WeAreSchupan podcasts.apple.com/dk/podcast/bot…

More UK news - from Wales - on the planned 2027 launch of a deposit return scheme (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). England's, Northern Ireland's & Wales' programs will cover PET plastic bottles & metal cans, while Wales' DRS will also include glass containers. gov.wales/written-statem…

The UK Deposit Management Organisation recently unveiled "Exchange for Change" as the brand identity for the UK beverage container deposit return scheme (#DRS, aka #bottlebill). The DRS program is scheduled to launch in October 2027. ecovend.com/2026/02/01/exc…

CRI President @susanvcollins will speak on "The Future of Deposit Return Systems" panel at the Plastics Recycling Conference, Feb. 23-25, in San Diego. The panel will take place on Feb. 25 from 10:15-11:15 am. We hope to see you! @rrecycling plasticsrecycling.com

The 30th Annual Recycling Update, hosted by the Northern California Recycling Association, will feature 20+ expert speakers presenting on advancing waste reduction, repair, recycling, composting & product stewardship initiatives in CA & beyond. recyclingupdate.ncrarecycles.org

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.container-recycling.org/images/2026/CR…

From RTÉ (news in Ireland): "More than 2.4 billion plastic bottles and aluminium cans have been collected since the commencement of Ireland's deposit return scheme. The new figures were released as the initiative ... marks its second anniversary. rte.ie/news/business/…

The Recycling Leadership Council @RLC_Action has launched an initiative that brings together industry leaders in recycling, manufacturing & consumer products sectors to modernize the U.S. recycling system to reduce plastic waste. packworld.com/sustainable-pa…

From @FOX61News in CT re efforts to ban the sale of nips: "Those looking to stop the sale of nips say the small liquor bottles lead to pollution, spark alcohol abuse and are easy to conceal and discard while driving." Full story: tinyurl.com/38hh5frz

From @WasteDive: "The U.S. Plastics Pact released its annual progress report, detailing how 2024 data from participating brand owners, packaging companies and related organizations stacks up against the group’s 2030 targets." Read more. tinyurl.com/2cdcn7zj

From @ABC12WJRT: "A new large capacity bottle return machine being tested at two Meijer stores in Michigan could revolutionize how customers redeem their 10-cent refunds." @TOMRAGroup Read more: abc12.com/news/business/…

From @WasteDive @MeganQuinn2: "Bottle bills are notoriously hard to pass, but stakeholders hope to change that by leaning on emerging local and national economic trends." Read the full story, including insights from CRI Pres @susanvcollins. wastedive.com/news/bottle-bi…

From the @IrishMirror: "[Ireland's] Deposit Return Scheme is set to include a new feature that will allow customers to transfer money into an account, as it hits two billion returns [of plastic bottles and aluminum cans]." irishmirror.ie/news/irish-new…

CRI is pleased that CA AB 333 will not be moving forward this year and that we helped defeat a bill that would have been counterproductive to glass recycling. Here is a portion of our letter of opposition. Read the full letter at container-recycling.org/index.php/publ…