Container Recycling Institute

Developments in Massachusetts related to the state's beverage container deposit return system ( , aka ).

Activists call for boycott of Polar Beverages over bottle bill opposition - AOL Claim company is an impediment to expanding and modernizing the state's 43-year-old bottle bill.

From the Guardian:

"A groundbreaking California law that compels packaging producers to phase out single-use plastics is already sparking anger from the chemicals industry and environmental groups just weeks after going into effect."

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California’s landmark anti-plastics law sparks anger as 17 states move to sue Ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastic opposed by chemicals industry – while green groups say law too timid

Michigan State Reps. Julie M. Rogers (D-Kalamazoo) and Doug Wozniak (R-Shelby Twp.) introduced a bipartisan three-bill package [last] week to strengthen Michigan’s bottle return system, improve consumer access to deposit refunds and provide clearer guidance to retailers.

Michigan House Democrats

Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights - Michigan House Democrats Rogers, Wozniak Introduce Bipartisan Package to Strengthen Bottle Return Access, Consumer Rights Photo: State Reps.